Scope
the group sales manager position is based at rosewood mayakoba.
the position sells to the group market for rosewood mayakoba by prospecting, building relationships, and generating demand that leads to closing contracts in the corporate group and social segments.
the manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are strategically focused on maximizing revenue for rooms, catering, spa and other ancillary revenue centers of the resort.
duties and responsibilities
* solicit new and
existing accounts
to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone
solicitation, outside
sales calls, industry events/trade shows, site visits and written communication.
* prepare correspondence to group accounts in timely manner.
* account management using sfdc (delphi) + sales/account revenue
management software.
* prospect for new
business, creating
new leads and awareness of the hotel.
* travel to strategic trade shows and customer events.
* maintain expenses within the budgeted guidelines.
* targets accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation.
* partners with counterparts to effectively manage the business opportunity.
* responds to and manages larger and more complex incoming opportunities for the property.
* focuses efforts on accounts with significant potential sales revenue.
* develops effective and strategic sales plans and actions.
* works with partners to develop creative ideas and proposals for events.
* maximizes revenue by upselling suites, events and ancillary revenue.
* understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how effectively and professionally sell against them.
* uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
* build and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, fam trips, trade shows, etc.
* provides excellent customer sales service, reflective of the rosewood brand, in order to grow share of the account.
* maintain knowledge of all rosewood hotels & resorts to facilitate cross selling.
build relationship with sales counterparts from global sales office and sister hotels to relay leads and requests. Communicate need dates to counterparts and global sales office.
* participates in site visits.
* develops and facilitate execution of group contracts using professional legal knowledge and strategic negotiation.
* coordinate all details of the sales processs with the assistance of group
sales coordinator.
skills and abilities:
* ability to travel and
work independently
* capable of planning and executing sales trips (local, domestic, international) including detailed follow through.
* professional appearance
& demeanor.
- exceptional interpersonal skills, easily able to build rapport and trust with clients, partners and colleagues.
- working knowledge
of reservations and sales & catering systems.
- pre-opening sales
and operations experience.
- knowledge of delphi sfcd, opera, ideas, and
microsoft office
software.
* familiar with travel throughout key us markets.
* prepare reports pertaining to the operation of the group sales market to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly forecast, account production reports, sales activities and meetings.
* partner closely with all related departments such as revenue management, marketing, group sales, e-commerce, and operations to help guide overall property strategies and tactics as appropriate.
* work with rosewood global sales organization and sister resorts to maximize opportunities for both resorts.
qualifications
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four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience
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minimum 3 years sales experience in a related position in luxury hotel sales environment preferably for a forbes 5 star destination resort
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relationships in the corporate incentive event market with planners from the united states is required
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highly motivated and flexible, possessing the ability to take initiative and succeed under pressure.
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incisive analytical skills and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to objectively communicate troublesome spots ahead to the hotel's senior leadership.
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demonstrated record of driving sales revenues in resort environment through engaging relationships and strategic actions
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strong understanding of group sales contracts, meaning and implications of legal clauses, contracts and addendums.
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ability to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence group business decision makers and influencers.
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ability to manage extensive amounts of information in an organized manner..
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excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication.
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strong computer skills (google suite, microsoft office, linkedin, salesforce, social media).
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excellent spoken and presentation skills in english.
working knowledge of spanish desired.
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ability to remain calm when resolving problems using good judgment.
travel requirements:
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travel
throughout the us, and mexico to promote resorts to travel partners.
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travel for internal sales and marketing meetings.
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30% of time
expected for travel.
physical demands:
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reaching,
bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing.
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frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting the property and attending industry events.
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constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
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occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
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lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. occasionally.
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higher weight threshold may apply when traveling with luggage.
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vision requirements: constant need to view small print.
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frequent need to see small details and things
clearly beyond arm's' reach.
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