Sales and Event Manager

4 weeks ago


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Aloft Oklahoma City Quail Springs Full time

The Aloft Oklahoma City is seeking a Sales & Event Manager to lead and coordinate sales efforts, event planning and execution with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

Excellent compensation package
Operational incentive plan eligibility
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

What will I be doing?
Responds in a timely manner to incoming group/catering business opportunities.
Ensures that all business is booked within hotel parameters.
Conducts hotel site inspections and client presentations.
Create contracts and other related booking documentation as required. Manage and maintain client account files.
Prospect for new business – participate in sales blitzes, cold calling and contacting former clients to solicit new business and attends industry events/programs as needed.
Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
Detail events to include all food & beverage, set up and audio-visual needs. Ask appropriate questions of the clients and make suggestions to ensure the details meet the group and the hotel's needs.
Create group resumes and communicate client needs to all departments of the hotel. Ensure hotel staff follows through on all requests.
Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum 2 years' experience in Hotel Sales
Marriott Brand experience highly preferred
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Can communicate well with guests.
Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints. Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c) Source: Hospitality Online

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