Job Information
IHG Senior Sales Manager in Singapore
FINANCIAL RETURNS:
Assists in producing the Annual Revenue Plan
Analyses current and potential markets/trends, coordinates all activities to maintain and increase revenue through added business volume and increased rate
Procures new and repeat business for the hotel by monitoring contact with airlines, travel agencies, commercial houses, private clubs and professional associations within local, domestic UK and international markets. Maintains contact with planners, corporate accounts, incentive buyers, airlines and wholesalers, through personal sales calls, telephone contacts and written communications
Works with the Finance and Business Support Manager in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
Duties include:
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
Monitor, analyse and report variations from the budget
Manages the Department’s expenses
Makes pricing decisions
PEOPLE
Works with Superior and Human Resources Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Duties include:
Plans for future staffing needs
Recruits in line with company guidelines
Prepares detailed induction programmes for new staff
Maintains a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
Ensures training needs analysis of sales staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
Conducts probation and formal performance appraisal in line with company guidelines
Maintains up to date staff records and approves leave requests etc
Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations
GUEST EXPERIENCE:
Oversees the selling and servicing of group business
Meets with guests from major producers/organizers of big events staying in the hotel to ensure customer satisfaction
Establishes and continuously updates mailing lists
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:
Manages key accounts
Monitors competitor activities
Plans and executes sales trips to major market areas
Produces monthly Sales reports and forecasts
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