Sales Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Holiday Inn & Suites Kanata

Holiday Inn & Suites Kanata

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Sales Manager

THE COMPANY:

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do.

Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions.

Our skill sets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus:

a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With 81 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada.

In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada.

InnVest's portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NF but also experientially diverse from Roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple - to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment.

A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada's largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

ABOUT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES OTTAWA- KANATA:

Surrounded by Ottawa's Technology hub and minutes from the Canadian Tire Centre - home to the NHL Ottawa Senators Club and world class concerts, this hotel has long been the premier choice for Kanata's business and leisure community alike.

A recently renovated full service hotel boasting a blend of room types including suites; indoor pool and fitness area, we also feature 5000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space and we are also home to Graffiti's - Kanata's longstanding favorite dining experience

THE ROLE:

As part of an award winning team, it is the responsibility of the Sales Manager to effectively carry out all sales research and activities within the assigned sales territory or segment, to achieve the goals established by the Director of Sales and Marketing.

ACTIVITIES:

Research market in order to identify potential sources of business within the market segment(s) assigned
Solicit business through preplanned personal sales calls, mailers, marketplaces, attendance at receptions, promotions, telephone calls, etc.
Follow up on all sales activities
Accurately confirms all bookings, quotes and negotiates rates while adhering to hotel rate structure, credit policies and general hotel and corporate policies and procedures
Adhere to activity levels predetermined by the Director of Sales and Marketing
Recommend ways and means of maximization of hotel revenue through sales strategies
Responsible for full market knowledge as it relates to competitors, with respect to product, rate, positioning and policies
Attend trade shows/marketplaces as per the Marketing plan or as the need arises
Submit sales reports to Director of Sales and Marketing, accurately outlining all sales activities
Participate in formulation of the annual Marketing Plan by offering market research, history and strategies
Actively participates in weekly sales team meetings and strategy sessions
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Sales and Marketing

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Marketing OR College Diploma in

Hospitality and Hotel Management or equivalent.

A minimum of two years Sales specific hotel operations experience or a

proven track record in a related field to Hospitality and Administration.

Skills:

Interpersonal skills
Sales / negotiating abilities
Attention to detail
Planning and organizational abilities
Excellent communication skills written and spoken
Positive, cando team player attitude
Positive image in manners and words
Conversant in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Desktop Publishing, Mailchimp and Opera
Social Media experience is an asset

Working Conditions:

Will be required to work in fast paced, stressful environment.

May be required to work weekends and holidays on occasion as needed

Salary:
From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits: