Hotel Sales Manager at StepStone Hospitality Inc. – Salt Lake City, Utah

The Marriott Salt Lake City University Park is currently seeking a dynamic, and motivated individual for the position of Sales Manager at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills; a strong proficiency in multi-tasking with hospitality sales experience essential.

The responsibilities of the Sales Manager include but are not limited to:

• Solicitation of new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone/e-mail, solicitation, outside sales calls, virtual/site inspections and written communication
• Ability to book new business including group, business travel, and meeting room rental
• Marriott experience preferred but not necessary
• Ability to work with the operation team to execute group, meeting, and event business
• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize revenue. Meet sales goals through the development of new customers as well as nurturing existing client relationships
• Ability to quote rates and availability to customers and manage groups and catering leads alongside revenue management for optimal pricing
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all hotel departments but also work independently
• Assumes the responsibility for set-up and execution of events as needed
• Assist with other areas as assigned by the General Manager, and Regional VP of Sales and Marketing
• Ability to work with outside catering companies and local vendors to execute successful events
• Ability to log all sales related activity in the CITY Sales and Catering sales software system

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of CI/TY Sales System is preferred
• Marriott Full-Service PMS experience is preferred but not a requirement
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Chrome, Internet Explorer
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Display initiative, perseverance and analytical skills
• Effective communication
• Professional, ethical and displays enthusiasm
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player and ability to get along with others
• Available to meet guests which may include weekends
• Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Previous guest service experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
• Pushing, bending, stopping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
• Hearing, writing, typing.
• Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.

EOE/M/F/V/D - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Employees must comply with all occupational safety and health standards and regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act and state and local regulations.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job function that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.