Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Chateau Saint Denis Hotel is seeking Sales Manager who is dynamic, detail oriented, has a great personality and can close a sale. If this is you, we want to talk to you.
The position reports directly to the management of the Chateau Saint Denis Hotel. The ideal candidate will reside in the Natchitoches area or North Louisiana and possess a strong knowledge of Natchitoches and the surrounding area.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Pursue leads from the Natchitoches Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Natchitoches Events Center through personal contact, telephone solicitation and participation in industry functions
- Develop working relationships with corporate and association meeting planners and maintain high visibility in the meeting planning community
- Identify potential leads; respond to clients’ requests for information, assist in developing proposals and service existing accounts
- Meet established room night goals, lead goals, outreach goals and catering goals and objectives
- Respond to service requests and ensures that the client is introduced to the local establishments that are hosting their event or stay
- Prepare and present presentations, as needed, to conventions, organizations and meetings about the offerings of the City of Natchitoches and the Hotel
- Responsible for staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the hospitality and convention industry
- Coordinate, manage and execute special events related to group markets including individual and group familiarization trips, trade shows and marketplaces, sales missions and other sales enhancement events
- Maintain accurate records in the customer relationship management system
- Compile statistical information for required reports and special projects, including reports detailing the effectiveness of completed initiatives and marketing efforts
- Attend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board meetings as required and report on sales initiatives, sales outreach, tentative and confirmed new bookings with associated room night’s generated with the economic impact related to the group booking
- Heavy outside sales emphasis throughout the State of Louisiana
- Some travel may be involved
Job Requirements:
- Preferred hotel and hospitality sales experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not necessary
- Marketing and social media experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills required
- Strong sales skills, including cold-calling and presentation skills
- Strong closing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
Work Environment:
- Inside office setting, it is brightly lit with central air conditioning and heating.
- Outside, exposed to heat and humidity
Physical Requirements:
- Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, stretching
- Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 30 lbs
- Good hearing and eyesight
**It is not our practice to ask for personal information prior to our on-boarding process. We conduct in-person interviews with all of our candidates. Should you ever be asked to give out any of your personal information, please contact our Human Resources Department. **
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Chateau Saint Denis
The Chateau Saint Denis will be the largest hotel in downtown Nachitoches. This boutique hotel will feature all the comfort and charm that Natchitoches is famous for. It will be conveniently located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District, directly across from the Natchitoches Events Center.
The Chateau Saint Denis features:
- 87 Rooms (including 8 Suites)
- 4,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space
- Wi-Fi Throughout & Business Center
- Hotel Parking
- French Quarter Style Courtyard
- Fitness Center & Sundry Shop
- Local & Long Distance Calls Included
- Jumpstart Breakfast Included