Sales Manager - (Lincoln, NE)

Responsible for learning the hotel(s) brand and strategy Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer background Manage business travel accounts to maximize business potential Negotiate group business, guest room rates, meeting room rental, and hotel services within assigned markets that meets or exceeds hotel revenue goals Responsible for obtaining appropriate approvals for contracts per SOP (airlines, major sporting events, etc...) Negotiate contracts according to workplace standards Be aware of departmental revenue and up sell at every possible opportunity Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented maintain existing accounts with active trace/follow up system Ensure accurate and complete use of the sales system per SOP including recording all bookings and lost business