Business Travel Sales Manager

Your Inspiration for Unforgettable Experiences in Cherry Creek North. Welcome to Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel located in Denver's sophisticated Cherry Creek North shopping district. We cater to travelers desiring an elegant and inspirational stay and invite locals to enjoy the renowned Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge restaurant. Take a seat and let the Latin American flavors at Toro transport you. In the tradition of South American convivial dining culture, Toro features a ceviche bar, small plates and fresh locally sourced ingredients. We are your inspiration for uncovering new experiences within our community, where boutique shopping and exquisite attractions are just steps away. Discover endless opportunities with Hotel Clio, the muse of Cherry Creek. 

At Hotel Clio, part of Sage Hospitality Group, we seek innovative leaders with a disruptive spirit, not just job seekers. We're looking for power players eager to rise to the top. Sage offers opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment, emphasizing the aspects that keep us human and happy. We aim to attract and retain associates engaged in our culture, passionate about hospitality, and excited to enrich lives one experience at a time. Founded on bold individuality, Sage has created some of the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and experiences, thanks to people like you who follow their own path, are eager to learn, and love their community. We embrace uniqueness in both guest experiences and team member treatment, fostering a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. Apply today and join us at Hotel Clio. You belong here! 

Application window available until December 19, 2024 or until filled.

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach. Manager manages accounts with travel throughout the year and negotiates rates for those accounts which travel on a consistent basis. Manager does not book group business. Groups (10 or more rooms per night) will be turned over to the group sales team.

Direct Sales:

• Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan. Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver’s license in order to make sales calls.
• Key Account Management: Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.

New Account Development:

• Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.
• Acquires referrals from existing accounts: Follows up on all leads within 48 hours of receipt in an effort to create new business for the hotel, and, when appropriate, sends leads to other Sage hotels.
• Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts.
• Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.

Yield Management:

• Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.

Account Service and Management:

• Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
• Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Product Knowledge:
• Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.

Time Management:

• Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating a minimum 90% work time on direct sales efforts.
• Professionalism: Controls expenses while traveling on the property's behalf in order to minimize department and hotel costs.
• Represents themselves, the hotel and Sage Development Resources, Inc. with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
• Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.

Education/Formal Training

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Six months minimum in sales, customer service related position or hotel experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires knowledge of general sales techniques.
• Requires yield management experience.
• Requires highly developed customer service skills.
• Requires ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills.
• Requires effective business writing skills.
• Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, use door keys and operate basic office equipment.
• Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions.
• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Work on more than one task at a time.
• Develop strong internal and customer relationships.
• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.
• Respond to coaching, feedback and training. Strong and effective sales skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing
• Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
• Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

• Eligible to participate in Sage Sales bonus plan. Unlimited paid time off 

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance 

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching 

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts  

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance  

• Company-paid short-term disability 

• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Great discounts on Marriott + Sage Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. 

• One hot meal per-shift in associate cafeteria 

• Free covered garage parking 

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.