Senior Sales Manager - InterContinental San Antonio (New Hotel Opening) - IHG

At IHG Hotels and Resorts, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. As a global leader in the hospitality industry, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and creating memorable stays for travelers around the world. Now, we are seeking a passionate and driven Sales Manager to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Role Overview: As a Sr. Sales Manager at the InterContinental Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, you will oversee and implement all sales activities for a specific area of responsibility or market segment(s). Your primary focus will be on developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth. You will play a key role in promoting our hotel, increasing occupancy rates, and enhancing our brand image in the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell hotel room nights through direct client contact, maintaining a high level of visibility for the hotel in major market areas.
• Achieve personal and team sales goals as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the hotel.
• Implement hotel-level tactical sales plans to increase profitability by enhancing average rates, occupancy, and business volume.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local community groups, companies, and attend conventions and trade shows to promote new business.
• Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts for your assigned area of responsibility.
• Actively participate in forecasting, goal setting, and annual budget processes.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other hotel departments.
• Interact with guests, airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and generate repeat business.
• Coordinate business group activities at the hotel and collaborate with other departments to facilitate services for prospective clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may serve as "manager on duty" as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, and 4 years of experience in hospitality or hotel sales and marketing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages preferred.
• Ability to frequently stand, move within and outside the facility, lift items weighing up to 25 pounds, and handle objects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, mathematical concepts, problem-solving, reasoning, and motivating others.
• Willingness to travel for workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License may be required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Join Our Team: If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in hospitality sales and contribute to the success of IHG Hotels, we invite you to apply for the Sr. Sales Manager position. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable memories for our guests. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with IHG Hotels!