Sales Manager - Hilton Lucknow

We are looking for a Sales Manager to support the overall strategic management of the hotel. The role will provide support and advice to the General Manager in strategic planning and overall business goals.

Requirements

• Implement all sales action plans related to the respective market (by segment and geographical locations) as outlined in the marketing plan.
• Actively participate in achieving the departmental goals which contribute to the marketing budget.
• Maximize up-selling opportunities whenever possible.
• Attend major travel functions and promotional events (i.e. trade shows) and promotes sales (rooms, catering, and other facilities and services) for the hotel.
• Report to the Commercial Manager on potential markets needing coverage.
• Gather information of competitors, such as rate, top accounts and production, room, F&B and events, and report to the Director of Sales regularly.
• Maintain a high level of exposure for the hotel in major market areas through direct sales, telephone, fax, and written communication.
• Negotiate with accounts on banquet, outside catering events.
• Develop increased room nights as well as banquet revenue.
• Responsible for the dissemination of the group's related information to other departments e.g. issues on banquet event orders and group resumes, chairing pre-event meetings.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holidays