Sales Manager - The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania For Sale

Company Description:Job Description: When was the last time you were introduced to something you really wanted? Meet The Ritz-Carlton. We’re more than just a five-star luxury lifestyle brand. We’re the place where aspiring minds are supported with admiring faces. Where talent doesn’t wait at the door. And the opportunity for growth is found all around you. Visit us at www.ritzcarlton.com/careers. It could be the start of something life-changing. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, located at xxxx S. Hayes Street, Arlington,VA and xxxx2 currently has the following opportunity: Sales Manager : The position is accountable for proactively soliciting and handling sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Assists in leading all day-to-day activities related to sales with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESBuilding Successful Relationships that Generate Sales Opportunities Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc. Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities. Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Provides accurate, complete and effective turnover to Event Management.Managing Sales Activities Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).Using Knowledge of Market Trends and Target Customer Information to Maximize Revenue Identifies new business to achieve personal and location revenue goals. Understands the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. Closes the best opportunities for the location based on market conditions and location needs. Gains understanding of the location's primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.Providing Exceptional Customer Service Supports the company's service and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. Services our customers in order to grow share of the account. Executes and supports the company's customer service standards. Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the company. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C., which operates 80 five-star resorts and luxury hotels worldwide, has received all the major awards the hospitality industry and leading consumer organizations can bestow. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. Learn more about us. To search all jobs or learn more about careers with The Ritz-Carlton: www.ritzcarlton.com/careersTo apply for this opportunity, please search using job ID xxxx0ULK The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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