Senior Sales Manager

Senior Sales Manager

We are looking for a new Senior Sales Manager for The Hotel Zags. Stylish, inviting, and convenient to lively local attractions, The Hotel Zags is an oasis all its own, offering a hospitality experience enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. Boutique in size and independent in nature, The Hotel Zags is located in the Fountain District, a hidden gem of Portland's downtown district. From its vibrant color schemes, modern furnishings, and large picture windows that perfectly frame views of the city and the hotel's courtyard, the hotel brings the outdoors inside. Designed with stone-covered walkways, the hotel entrance is also framed by a Living Wall robust with plant life to mirror the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Though the property has a style and energy all its own, The Hotel Zags is all about the city around it.

Job Overview

The Senior Sales Manager meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.

Responsibilities

• Direct Sales
• Key Account Management
• New Account Development
• Yield Management
• Account Service and Management
• Product Knowledge
• Time Management

Professionalism

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.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Six months minimum in sales, customer service related position or hotel experience preferred. Requires knowledge of advanced 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.

Benefits

The Hotel Zags offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers. Unlimited time off per Sage policy and manager approval. Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits: Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit. Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance. Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period. Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution. Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage. Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage. Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan. Other Benefits: $50 TriMet monthly subsidy or parking stipend. Calm Health Application Subscription. Employee assistance program. Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays. Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year. Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.