Develop a sales strategy and plan by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market trends to capture new accounts and further develop existing ones.
Solicitation of new business and ensuring repeat business from many volume accounts and nurturing of relationships will be critical to the success of this position.
Demonstrate your professional presentation skills at Industry Trade Shows, Sales calls and Networking functions.
Maintain "top of mind" awareness with key account contacts, sales calls, networking, entertainment, etc.
Significant local and regional travel expected, primarily in the Northeast region.
Meet monthly and quarterly booking goals, as indicated by the Annual Business Plan and Budget.
Communicate all account information to the appropriate departments via hotel database/systems.
Execute additional projects as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing and the Director of Revenue Management.
Awareness of and membership in corporate travel related organizations such as GBTA, ACTE and any others applicable to your success. Will also need to have working knowledge of the RFP process, Consortia and business travel related tools.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account with Company Match, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Paid Vacation and Sick Days, Sonesta Hotel Discounts, Educational Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Various Employee Perks and Discounts.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
