Corporate Sales Manager

We are looking for a Corporate Sales Manager for our PULLMAN ISTANBUL HOTEL / MERCURE ISTANBUL WEST HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER hotel located in Bahçelievler.

Required Skills

1. Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads.
2. Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams.
3. Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients.
4. Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels.
5. Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions.
6. Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities.
7. Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs.
8. Attend sales events as required.
9. Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Director of Sales and senior management, including the reporting of appointments, calls made, and business leads.
10. Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner.
11. Manage staff performance in compliance with company policies and procedures.
12. Recruit, manage, train, and develop the sales team.