Business Travel Sales Manager

Business Travel Sales ManagerLoews Regency New York Hotel has a legacy of luxury - expertly orchestrated and masterfully performed. Located in midtown Manhattan, the property seamlessly blends its iconic Art Deco design with modern sensibilities, craftily merging form and function to compliment 50 years of service expertise. Welcome to our Park Avenue Allure.Essential Functions and Responsibilities * Deliver revenue expectations in line with overall hotel budget * Create and implements sales strategy per transient sub-segment within direct sales through historical analysis and market intelligence in order to maximize profitability * To respond promptly to all inquiries and correspondence from customers, prospects and lead referrals * Sells and generates revenues within the transient market specifically Consortias, Travel Management Companies, and independent travel agencies. * Implement a strategic plan that targets long-term stays * Build and maintain strong client relations and developing accounts to increase market share across all revenue streams locally, nationally and internationally * Partner with DOSM to ensure marketing for all consortia agencies is in line with Loews Hotels & Co. * Works closely with revenue management team to create and implement promos and sales driven incentives to clients in transient sales segments * Participate in Roadshows and Trade Shows to promote Loews Regency, build client relationships and identify new business. * Schedule ongoing customer entertainment, site tours and events for potential and existing key customers. * Be responsible for and implement a sales action plan for the development ofagency sales calls/visits. * Develop strong working relationships with hotel department heads and operational areas. * Provide weekly and monthly reports of sales calls, data and comp set hotel as requested by DOSM. * To learn differing methods of sales and needs of markets solicited with specific concentration and emphasis on assigned marketsSupportive Functions and ResponsibilitiesRespect guidelines of confidentiality and code of ethics in all company areas. Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at all times.Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsSpecific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * *Superior communication, presentation, negotiation and time management skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lanyon, Opera, Agency360, SynxisMinimum of1 years of hotel sales experience ideally group and or Business travel.*Position will require travel to other cities and countries to showcase Loews Regency New York to agencies.*High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in hospitality management or similar/applicable discipline preferred.Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $76,000.00 to $95,000.00.Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, protected veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law.