Sales Manager – Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport

Role Overview

The Sales Manager works to maximize sales occupancy and rates in conjunction with hotel operations to increase profits by increasing room sales and generating business through aggressive sales efforts.

What You Will Do

Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. Assist the Director of Sales in the preparation of the annual marketing plan, including the action plans covering assigned market segments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Talk and listen to clients, demonstrating excellent sales skills by knowing and selling product in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies)
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles)
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset