The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center in Muscatine, IA is currently seeking a dedicated individual with the skills and desire for a career to join our team as a Sales Manager. We believe our talented, personable team is our most competitive advantage.

What do we have to offer you?

• Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

As Sales Manager you will be responsible for:

• Sales and service of group business including both sleeping rooms and catering sales revenue
• Responding to customer inquiries and developing customers independently in both the social and corporate markets with a focus on wedding events
• Building local client base through sales calls, prospecting, direct mail, networking, referrals
• Meeting weekly quota for outside sales calls
• Closing the sale and meeting monthly booking goals for room nights and catering sales
• Ensuring successful events that meet both the client needs and company’s profitability guidelines
• Communicating all relevant information to appropriate departments in a detailed manner
• Managing event from initial sale through successful completion

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of sales and food & beverage experience in hotels is preferred
• Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends, and economic factors
• Extensive skill in development and delivery of sales presentations and negotiating
• Strong working knowledge of hotel industry sales & marketing computer functions
• Must possess a valid United States drivers license and have access to a vehicle in order to complete weekly sales call requirements

This is a full time position pay based on experience. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit a current resume for consideration.