Sales Manager

Workplace : 1740 boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3H1R3

Status: Full Time

Salary: Starting at 55 000$ per year plus bonus

Located in downtown Montreal, Le Nouvel Hotel gives you quick access to all means of transportation. You want to be surrounded by passionate professionals, this 4-star hotel is ready to receive you. In addition, the location of the hotel gives you a variety of choices for restaurants and cafes for lunch hours or for the 5 to 7 after work.

Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, the Sales Manager fully develops the market segment of individual, corporate, and association groups, with a focus on production, particularly for short-term, top-rated, and less price-sensitive activities, while concentrating on soliciting new profitable business. The goal is to maximize potential hotel revenue by promoting rooms and banquet/meeting spaces while ensuring the best possible meeting experience for the client.

To achieve monthly room night targets, the Sales Manager will develop and implement sales action plans, maintain positive interdepartmental communication, and complete special projects assigned by the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Job Description:

• Achieve monthly room night targets and manage group blocks
• Follow reservation procedures
• Participate in business trips targeting specific regions of the group market
• Solicit accounts in the assigned market segment
• Prospect and develop new accounts in line with the hotel’s mission
• Weekly solicitation through calls and inspection visits with appropriate follow-up
• Use all possible prospecting sources according to the Sales action plan
• Follow up on leads from other potential sources
• Actively participate in professional associations and trade shows
• Achieve planned objectives for room nights, rates, and revenue as per the budget
• Participate in the development of direct mail and all promotions related to the SMERF market segment’s needs
• Maintain a positive attitude and embrace change

Skills:

• Proficiency with social media platforms
• Familiarity with Hotello reservation software
• Display professionalism at all times
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively
• Sound and quick judgment
• Innovative and inspiring leadership
• Initiative-driven
• Ability to identify customer needs
• Customer service-oriented with a focus on service quality

Benefits:

• Group insurance from the first day
• Meals provided during your shift
• Complimentary parking
• Dry cleaning service
• Provision of a company laptop and mobile phone

Languages: Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position as we serve an international clientele.

Who are we

Tidan is a hotel and real estate group in business for 52 years with a portfolio of 12 hotels and more than 65 real estate properties, as well as the largest tennis club across North America. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en /.

We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high performing team whether through training or by strengthening team relationships. We have an admiration for our employees who set themselves professional challenges and we support them in achieving them. Take the step and join the Tidan team through our many job opportunities, whether in the hotel or real estate sector, there is a place for you.