Job Summary: The Business Travel Sales Manager is responsible for generating business transient revenue by proactively seeking new business through outside sales calls, networking, and cold calling. This role focuses on maximizing profitability and developing long-term relationships with clients to meet or exceed established sales goals and ensure client satisfaction. 

Essential Functions and Duties: 

• Prospect for new business through outside sales calls, solicitation, networking, and cold calling to generate business transient revenue. 

• Utilize CI/TY and TravelClick’s Agency360 to manage accounts and identify potential opportunities for increased revenue. 

• Increase hotel visibility through participation in sales blitzes, trade shows, and market segment-related events. 

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including direct mail, social media, and advertisements, to promote the hotel to business travelers. 

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals, focusing on maximizing profit margins. 

• Maintain and update an active list of accounts, ensuring continuous relationship development and repeat business. 

• Create and implement monthly action plans to drive targeted business growth. 

• Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding upcoming group needs, VIP clients, and meeting functions. 

• Collaborate with Revenue Management to develop and adjust pricing strategies that align with market conditions and client needs. 

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, staying informed on market developments. 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular follow-ups, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. 

• Represent the hotel with professionalism, maintaining high standards of personal appearance and grooming in line with the dress code. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Required Experience, Education, and Skills: 

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible management experience in Business Transient Sales. 

• OR a 4-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field with 1 year of experience in Sales. 

• Experience with CI/TY and TravelClick’s Agency360 is preferred.