Cambria Bloomington Sales Manager

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

As a Sales Manager, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, closing and facilitating group business opportunities as well as event execution. As well as, participating in the implementation of strategies to increase hotel awareness and coordinating the execution of the business with other departments.

   

Salary Range: $55,500 to $79,000

 

Benefits When You Make It Your Choice:

• Employee discounts on thousands of hotels
• Enjoy a complimentary meal in the associate cafeteria during your shift
• Free Parking
• Paid Sick Time (MN Earned Sick and Safe Time)

 

Day 1:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Paid Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

 

1st of the month following 30 days of service:

• Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!
• Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Key Responsibilities

• Achieves market share and revenue goals by working with the Director of Sales (Marketing) on individual and team goals within assigned market segments
  • Prepares proposals and contracts that are geared to maximize profit while satisfying client needs
    • Responds to Request For Proposals (RFPs) as they relate to customer inquiries in alignment with brand standards
  • Communicates clients' contracted requests to all departments in an effective and timely via turnover to the event/convention services team where applicable
  • Solicits potential guests and customers on a timely basis to confirm business using a variety of tools and sales skills
    • Uses outside sales calls, prospecting, hotels tours and hosting of clients to solicit new business
    • Delivers and sells hotel’s features and benefits to meet clients' needs
  • Contacts in-house customers to retain and grow existing business, repeat bookings or referrals to other Radisson Hotels
  • Reviews individual goals on a weekly basis; recommends and takes appropriate actions to achieve objectives in key result areas
    • Ability to pivot in both markets and team role pending changing economic and team dynamics
  • Ensures maximum occupancy, daily, by collaborating on progress of groups booked with events services team
  • Ensure all materials used are in accordance with brand standards
  • Potential travel to trade shows and customer events, representing RHGA and your hotel within company expectations
• Participates