Sales Manager

Company: DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

Welcome to DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville within two miles from the University of Florida Campus and from UF Health, formerly known as Shands Hospital. Our unique and vibrant new hotel is perfect for corporate travelers, college visits, tournament weekends and alumni events. Leisure travelers are steps from nearby shopping and dining outlets while business travelers will enjoy quick access to eight major employers in Alachua County. I-75 is also nearby for quick movement around scenic northern Florida. We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Sales Manager. The hotel is under new ownership and management. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual with a successful track record in sales management. The position is responsible for the SMERF/Sports market and will report to the Director of Sales & Marketing. The sales manager will work closely with our clients and will nurture and develop relationships. The sales manager will work with various departments to ensure client expectations are met and exceeded. Responsibilities will include generating new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, detailing meetings & handling guest issues. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus program. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have previous hotel sales experience. Candidate will have a high level of energy combined with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a zest for sales. The ability and desire to conduct successful outside sales activities is required. Top skill level and efficiency for the purpose of soliciting business and developing new accounts along with nurturing existing client relationships is required. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and possess an outgoing personality in order to better promote the hotel within the community. (ref. 31003)

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