Candidate Profile:

The Chase Suite Hotel is currently seeking a Sales Manager, who will focus on SMERF business to join our dynamic team. Our ideal match lives for cold calls, stealing business from the competitors and snooping around for new business. Our hotel is a unique property that requires a unique salesperson.  We’re an independent chain that loves creative thinking and “out of the box ideas” to build revenue.  We want someone who is not satisfied until they achieve a RevPar index of over 100%.  If you enjoy energetic, fun-loving people who are passionate about guest happiness then we want you applying for this job!  If you rely on a “points program” and a name brand, this is not the hotel for you.  Core competencies:  energetic, persistent, adaptable, flexible, motivational, positive.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

-Hotel Sales experience and contacts with Corporate/Preferred Businesses

-Excellent knowledgeable about the local area, including attractions, local businesses and what brings travelers to the local area
- Excellent communication skills including active listening and ability to probe for details that will close a sale.

- A problem solver; able to tell when things are going wrong, and have the ability to come up with the right answers and steps to fix the problem.

-Ability to analysis reports such as Sonar, Star and Hotelligence and utilize the information to find new business.

-strong financial acumen; ability to find the best combination of rate and occupancy in every deal and understands that sale in “done” until the guest has paid the bill and made the next reservation!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

-Able to sell ice to an Eskimo; smile in the face of adversity and fight for your piece of the pie

-Able to work nights and weekends if needed

- Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time (maximum 5 hours at a time, 10 hours in total/day)

- Ability to work on a computer for extended of time (maximum 5 hours at a time)

- Ability to speak and hear on a phone within a shared work space

- Able to drive a car in all weather conditions.

- Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.