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Senior Sales Manager

Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel

10209 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044

212 Room Hotel
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Compensation: 75,000, Full-Time

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required with at least 2 years of previous Hotel Sales experience.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
  • Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
  • Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening probing supporting closing
  • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
  • Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Effectively attain assigned sales and revenue goals as well as solicitation call goals while also training/mentoring others to do the same.
  • Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients specific to Leisure SMERF Business Travel (BT) and/or Groups as applicable by property.
  • Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
  • Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
  • Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
  • May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
  • Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

*Specific plans for specific positions

Posted September 4, 2023

Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel

4-STAR ACCOMMODATIONS IN A LAKEFRONT SETTING

PREMIUM SUITES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Penthouse and Presidential Suites can be had just about anywhere. We set out to create a premium experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the region. Whether you are entertaining family and friends, or gathering for business reasons, our premium Penthouse and Presidential suites will make all the difference.

AN ENCLAVE FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS

From corporate meetings, retreats, and holiday events to reunions and board meetings, our new event space can accommodate events of all sizes – indoors and outdoors!

And if exquisite catering is required, our creative culinary team will customize any of our menus to meet your needs.

INDULGE AT THE PEARL SPA WITH THE WELLNESS PASSPORT

Escape THE ordinary and restore the body, mind, and soul any day of the week.

Indulge at The Pearl Spa with four experiences designed to promote holistic self-care. THE wellness passport includes one mind-body movement or meditation class, a one-hour session in THE healing waters, one element experience session, and one 25-minute session in THE great abyss.

LAKESIDE DINING AT LĀK

Lāk serves up classic American tastes emphasizing an upscale dining experience. Closely partnering with Columbia’s local farm culture, Lāk’s culinary team prepares dishes from-scratch, concocting fresh, seasonal creations to satisfy every palate. Overlooking the Lake, the dining experience is memorably distinctive for locals and hotel guests alike, while Rookery Bar & Lounge serves up locally crafted brews, specialty seasonal cocktails and magnetic vibes in an awe-inspiring setting. Each morning, a roaring fire and plush seating welcomes guests to indulge in enticing house-made pastries and Lavazza coffee.

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