Transient Sales Manager

* This position reports to the Director of Transient Sales and/or Assistant Director of Transient Sales

* Concentrate efforts in selling all aspects of the Hotel with a focus on Corporate Sales, Consortia Accounts and Wholesale Accounts as assigned by Director of Transient Sales

* Maintain good working relationship with travel buyers
* Prepare proposals/contracts in a timely fashion

* Conduct sales visits, site inspections and outside sales calls

* Develop new markets and sources of business
* Attend tradeshows/sales trips both locally and beyond
* Participate in daily business review meeting and other hotel meetings as appropriate
* Generate ideas for marketing of product such as packages and promotional offers
* Take up special assignments as assigned by Director of Transient Sales
* Maintain effective communication channel with Revenue Team, Reservations Manager and Reservations Team
* Follow up with clients and coordinate with internal operation departments
* Attend and contribute to sales meetings
* Regular update on competitors and market intelligence

* Regular update on Trade shows
* Assimilate into The LOTTE New York Palace culture through understanding, supporting, and participating in and embracing all elements of our Mission, Vision, and Core Values

* Always looking out for the best interest of the hotel, guests, staff, and ownership Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Annual Salary

* Four-year college degree is required
* At least one year of Sales experience in luxury hotel

* Experience working with high level clientele
* Prior management experience is strongly preferred
* Thorough knowledge of sales operations, product knowledge and competition
* Utilize software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and/ or Outlook Express

* Expertise in using Salesforce is preferred
* Well organized and a good planner
* Ability to clearly communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with guests and employees
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
* Self-motivated, detail oriented and being proactive is required

* Proven track record of success in achievement of past sales goals is a definite advantage