Sales Manager Temporary

Conveniently located by the Hollywood Burbank Airport, The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel is near Universal Studios Hollywood, the North Hollywood Arts District, and Burbank Town Center. Offering amazing food and beverage outlets, this property also hosts an array of meetings in Burbank, offering 46,000 square feet of event space. Be part of this team and become one of their stars!

Job Overview:
Assists the Director of Sales in the management, coordination and execution of items related to the marketing and sales operation of the hotel.

Compensation: $72,000/annually

*The IDEAL candidate will have at least 3-5 years of Hotel Sales experience, CITY experience, and Marriott brand background preferred*

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Plan, direct, organize and control departmental activities such as telemarketing, outside sales calls, conducting walking tours, entertaining clients, developing and soliciting new leads, presenting and preparing written proposals and contracts.
* Supervise sales staff through account review, correspondence review and coaching toward improvement.
* Gather, organize and disseminate both written and verbal information regarding the specific requirements of client's events to the appropriate departments and individual clients in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant, and professional manner.
* Develop target lists and action plans for account solicitation. Assist in assignment and distribution of leads. Provide guidance in prospecting and qualifying potential leads.
* Participate where appropriate in related trade civic/business related functions as a representative of in the promotion of the property and/or the city.
* Coordinate, review and evaluate the sales department portion of the monthly forecast.
* Assist the Director of Sales in the development of the marketing plan and related presentations.
* In the absence of the Director of Sales, monitor the entire sales operation.
* Assist the Director in special projects.
* Type contracts, menus, letters and reports.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:*

*Strong knowledge of the geographic designated market.
* Excellent working knowledge of the English language both written and oral to complete forms, correspondence and communicate with co-workers and customers.
* Basic mathematical skills that allow for calculation of room blocks, average rates and forecast information.
* Ability to travel throughout designated markets in a timely manner.
* Ability to organize detailed information.
* Analytical ability to decipher data and make sound decisions.

Other Expectations:
* Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
* Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
* All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
* Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
* Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*