Sales Manager, Holiday Inn Estes Park

Overview

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is seeking a Sales Manager to join our team supporting Holiday Inn Estes Park in Estes Park, Colorado. This remote position is based in the Denver market and requires travel to the property at least once per month. In this role, you will drive group sales revenue by securing new corporate and association business while growing existing client relationships. Working primarily remotely, you will prospect new opportunities throughout the Denver market and partner with on-property teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve revenue goals.

Additional Details

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Unit Description

Holiday Inn Estes Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The hotel is only two miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park and a short walk to the heart of town. Our natural playground offers many outdoor activities: hiking, biking, fly fishing, and rafting. We offer on-site housing and discounts on meals, retail, and lodging.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. There is no fixed deadline to apply.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect to expand client database and drive new group revenue opportunities
• Secure group bookings and maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous and potential new clients
• Build relationships with meeting planners, corporate contacts, and community organizations to promote Holiday Inn Estes Park and meet department and property revenue goals
• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented
• Coordinate various departments participation in servicing accounts
• Prepare and execute contracts and ensure quality products and service are delivered
• Maintain positive client and guest relations and be their point of contact for event inquiries

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous sales manager experience in the events and hospitality industry, preferably with hotel sales experience
• Corporate and association market group sales experience preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with IHG systems is a plus but not a requirement
• No degree required
• Roughly 5 percent of business travel is required, which may include evenings and weekends
• Must be based in the Denver, CO area

This position starts at a minimum of: