DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
Position: Sales Manager Date: February 2019
Reports to: Director of Sales
Responsible for the development and solicitation of business within designated market segment to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation for the hotel. Responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, facilitating and closing business opportunities within assigned market segment.
Experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, communications, or hotel management preferred
Five years or more related experience in a hotel sales setting.
Working knowledge of the Travelclick/Hotelligence Business Travel analysis tool and Microsoft Office.
Sales Pro knowledge is preferred but not required
Item Example
Sales Strategies Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new sales accounts within designated market segment (Corporate, SMERF, Business Travel), entertaining, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in rooms, food, beverage, and room rental.
Build Business Relationships Develop networking opportunities to promote high visibility of the hotel through active participation in community and professional associations activities and events, blitzes, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships in order to generate rooms and F&B sales for the hotel.
Financial Objectives Responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, facilitating and closing business opportunities within assigned market segment. Keep management informed of sales goals attainment throughout the period. Review market trends in order to attain growth in REV PAR and Occupancy.
Communication / Follow Up In any hotel, communication is key; must own any issues and have a solid plan in place for following up on guest requests as well as in house requests. Must communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear guidance to other operating departments regarding guest expectations.
Training Complete all required brand training as per brand requirements.
Other
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
** Bluesky Hospitality Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected
characteristics. ***
Complete with a freshly baked signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie on arrival, this AAA Four-Diamond rated Houston, Texas hotel is located in the premier business development, Greenway Plaza. Our recently renovated hotel provides quick access to the downtown area and the Galleria, which offers premium shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Hop on the complimentary Galleria shuttle and ride to any destination within a three-mile radius of our Houston hotel to visit all the activities this area has to offer.
Relax in entirely renovated accommodations with floor-to-ceiling windows providing views of the downtown skyline and the prominent River Oaks neighborhood. All rooms feature plush furnishings and luxurious bathrooms with granite vanities. Work out in the modern, 24-hour fitness center, take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, or dine in one of our fabulous on-site restaurants.
Sip coffee in the hotel Starbucks, savor Texas-inspired specialties in the stylish Sprigs, or unwind with a cocktail and a light dish in Rocks @ Greenway Bar. Host a meeting or event at this centrally located Houston, TX hotel in 26,992 sq. ft. of flexible function space and the latest A/V equipment. Stay connected with the complimentary 24-hour business center.
Address | 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, TX 77046 |
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Property Type | Hotel |
# Jobs | 9 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
20 days ago
20 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
21 days ago
21 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
21 days ago
21 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
20 days ago
20 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
21 days ago
21 days ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX
A property of: Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC
21 days ago
21 days ago