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Sales Manager
Fast growing company seeks a highly movitated Sales Manager who is a self starter and has experience in active selling. |
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Who Will this Job Appeal To? |
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- People who enjoy selling properties that properly service groups.
- Individuals that like working at properties that continually train Sales Managers.
- People who want to fine tune their sales skills.
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Scope of this Position |
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- In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Sales,Catering, Banquets
- Requires a minimum of 1-3 year(s) of experience.
- This position reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing
- Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
- Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.
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Job Requirements |
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- Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
- Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.
- Experience selling to a variety of market segments.
- Strong background in selling rooms, F&B, Catering, Meeting Rooms, and A/V.
- Thorough knowledge of sales techniques.
- Enjoy asking for business and closing sales.
- Consistently make cold calls.
- Aggressively pursue new accounts on a weekly basis.
- Consistently book repeat business.
- Maintain consistent verbal and written communication with clients.
- Make onsite and field presentations to prospective clients.
- Work effectively with Rooms, Recreation, Catering, Conference/Convention Services, and Banquet Departments.
- Attend trade shows and participate in sales blitzes.
- Excellent phone sales skills.
- Consistently meet or exceed sales goals.
- Enjoy a team sales approach.
- Maintain and use trace system.
Managerial Requirements:
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Build morale and spirit.
- Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations.
Business Skills:
- Strong technical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of computers.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Exceptional detail in follow-up.
- Ability to produce consistent profits.
- Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
- Resolve problems.
- Assume responsibility/accountability.
- Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
- Understand security requirements.
- Thorough understanding of HR requirements and regulatory agency requirements.
- Ability to create, develop, and make formal presentations using audio/visual aids.
- Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
- Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
- Think creatively.
Educational Requirements:
- High School degree or equivalent.
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Compensation |
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Benefits |
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| Paid Vacation | Yes | | Paid Sick Leave | Yes |
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Parking
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- Matching 401-k
- Company Hotel Travel Discounts
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
- We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
- EOE/AA
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How to Apply |
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Job #117179 — Sales Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotel |
3000 South Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703 |
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Management |
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Property Description |
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The Crowne Plaza Hotel - Springfield is designed and decorated with the gracious charm of a fine European hotel. The luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel welcomes guests with trademark style and world-class personal service. It is conveniently located directly off Interstate 55 and historic Route 66 and near the World Headquarters for Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Secretary of State office complexes. Just minutes away from Knights Action Park, Lake Springfield and Capital Airport.
To take care of your professional needs, we have a complete Crowne meetings department that can handle meetings from 10 to 2000. The hotel also has a fully equipped business center. To meet all of your dining and beverage needs, we have two restaurants--The Rosewood Dining Room and The Mahogany Bar and Grill. For the health conscious, the hotel offers complete recreation level featuring a fully equipped fitness center with several treadmills, stationary bikes and seven junior cybex machines, indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna. |
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Property Statistics |
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| Number of rooms | 288 |
| Meeting rooms | 10 |
| Sq. ft. of meeting space | 55,000 |
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Food & Beverage Outlets |
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| Restaurants |  Casual/3 meal
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| | Lounges | Lobby
Lounge
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Amenities |
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| Hotel Amenities | - 1 Indoor Pool
- 1 Fitness Facility
- 1 Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Concierge services
| - Dual Line Telephones
- Data ports
- High Speed Internet-All Rooms
- In-room coffee/tea
- Minibar
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