General Manager

Property: Candlewood Suites Clarksville, TN	Managed by: Premier Management Inc. Farmington, MO

Who Will this Job Appeal To?

• An individual who enjoys working at a property that has been well maintained and has realistic budgets and projections.
• Individuals who enjoy working at a property that develops people for promotion.
• People who enjoy working at a property that takes an active role in the community.
• Someone who wants to join a very progressive company.
• Someone who is creative while being profit driven.
• An individual who enjoys working for individual owners.
• A person who enjoys autonomy within broadly defined guidelines.

Scope of this Position

• Must have extended stay experience. We prefer someone who is Candlewood certified.
• In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: all
• Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of supervisory experience.
• Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of experience.
• Approximate part time staff under this position: 15
• This position reports to: owner
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.

• Track record improving market leading properties.
• Track record improving yield and building volume.
• Worked closely with owners, lenders, and/or financial institutions.
• Consistently exceed revenue and guest expectations.

• Ability to manage change effectively.
• Provide leadership to position the property to achieve the mission.
• Provide leadership to the departments to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Communicate the goals and objectives and inspire employees to achieve those goals.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
• Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
• Demonstrate team building experience.
• Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Build morale and spirit.
• Participative management style.
• Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
• Solid career progression up through the ranks.
• Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
• Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
• Instill a "can-do" attitude in employees.
• Coach employees how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts.
• Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations.

• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Work with limited support.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of computers.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Exceptional detail in follow-up.
• Ability to produce consistent profits.
• Solid scheduling experience.
• Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
• Resolve problems.
• Assume responsibility/accountability.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Understand security requirements.
• Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Think creatively.
• Teach suggestive selling techniques.
• Solid skills selling and negotiating programs/projects.
• Understand basic asset management.
• Consistently call on new customers and develop new business.
• Involved with local community to develop business.

• High School degree or equivalent.
• BA/BS 4-5 year degree or foreign equivalency.

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Premier Management Inc. http://pmihotels.com

How to Apply

Job #128734 — General Manager

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