Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Knott's Hotel - Senior Sales Manager

Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or vocational/technical school in Hotel/Tourism or Business, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in Hotel Sales Management.
  • Strong self-starter with demonstrated leadership qualities.
  • Advanced knowledge of the SMERF market is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including credit and criminal history.
  • Valid CA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Handle groups of ten or more rooms with and without meeting space.
  • Enter accounts and contacts into the Opera System and block meeting/event space.
  • Generate contracts and respond to RFPs within 24-48 hours.
  • Make outside sales calls to new and existing clients and conduct site tours.
  • Prepare monthly production reports and participate in daily Revenue Meetings.
  • Collate and communicate group information, including meal details and schedules.
  • Generate invoices and arrange direct billing for group payments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Dynamic work environment in a hospitality setting.
  • Ability to work with a diverse team and interact with various departments.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Overview

The position is responsible for meeting or exceeding the sales revenue goal assigned to the position. Handles and books groups of ten rooms or more with and without meals. The position is key to achieving the overall success of the Hotel

 

$92,250.00 - $123,000.00 / YR 

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for handling groups of ten rooms or more with and without meeting space. Handles all inquiries, quotes group pricing, Gives clear and concise information to the caller.
  • Enters accounts and contacts into Opera System, blocks meeting or event space.
  • Generates contracts and submits to the client. Maintains current data on accounts and contacts. Responds to RFP’s within 24-48 hours.
  • Makes outside sales calls to new and existing clients to secure new client/business and to service existing clients Entertains clients inside and outside of the Hotel.
  • Conducts site tours for the client to close more business. Meets or exceeds the individual sales goal.
  • Makes solicitation calls to existing clients and researches the internet to secure new clients and meetings. Calls past clients  to book repeat business.
  • Makes sales calls to outside clients to solicit new business and to service existing accounts.
  • Represents the Hotel and Six Flags in a professional and ethical manner. Attended any trade shows assigned to the position.
  • Prepares month production reports and submits to the DOS for approval. Participates in the daily Revenue Meeting with the DOS and the Revenue Manager.
  • Gives input on pricing strategy. Interacts with the catering team when preparing group menus and detailing group functions. Welcomes group leaders/organizers at Hotel check in
  • Prepares the group resumes for all incoming groups. Distributes the paperwork to department heads. Collates the groups information regarding meals times and menus, arrival and departures times. Communicates the information on the resumes.
  • Prepares monthly production reports and submits to the DOS for approval. Participates in the daily Revenue Meeting with the Dos and Revenue Manager
  • Generates invoices and collects payment for groups.  Arranges direct billing if requested by the client. Good decision making when analyzing a piece of business. Maintain good communication with the DOC and other departments.
Qualifications

Education   

Associates degree / vocational or technical school in Hotel/Tourism or Business

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree in Business

Experience   

2-4 years experience in Hotel Manager Sales       

                        

Qualifications:

  • Responsibilities are to reach or exceed the revenue goal.
  • Oversees about 1 million in revenue in group room bookings.
  • Requires a self- starter with previous Hotel sales experience that is a leader.
  • Obtains advanced knowledge of the SMERF market is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with proper English and grammar usage.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Certifications:

Valid CA Driver's License

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is a publicly traded amusement park company that owns and operates 13 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels across North America. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Cedar Fair's parks are known for their roller coasters and other thrill rides, as well as their family-friendly attractions. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$590.2 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$181.5 million
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