A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

The position is responsible for selling, administration, and market planning, communications, and inventory management.  Sales personnel development and training are also components of this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Administrative:

3% Identify sources of group business to the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize group sales3% Participate in development of marketing plan and budget3% Assist with forecasting for 30/60/90 day reports3% Provide guidance to new and current sales staff, as requested by the Director of Sales/Marketing3% Properly maintain files and accounts4% In the absence of the Director of Marketing and Director of Sales, ADOS is responsible for the sales office operations

Selling:

6% Develop and maintain national account base that produce significant revenue6% Implement sales action plan which includes telephone/direct mail solicitation, personal call program, related sales trips, trade show participation and entertainment6% Respond promptly to all inquiries and correspondence from customers, prospects and lead referrals6% Respect guideline of confidentiality and code of ethics in all company areas.  Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at all times3% Respond promptly to requests by Director of Sales and Director of Marketing for reports and other assignments3% Execute sales trips to geographic markets assigned per year3% Achieve sales room night and revenue goals as specified in the goal setting process3% Develop working relationship with hotel department heads and operational areas3% Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at industry trade shows and meetings, as outlined in the marketing plan3% Follow up promptly on all assigned leads3% Be a primary liaison to the Loews National Sales Offices, third party meeting planners and Convention Bureau staff

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

3% Respect guidelines of confidentiality and code of ethics in all company areas.  Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at all times.3% Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times3% Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance3% Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees3% Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards3% Complies with required safety regulations and procedures3% Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions3% Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area3% Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules3% Recycles whenever possible3% Remains current with hotel information and changes3% Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills – oral and writtenExcellent networking, negotiation and presentation skills requiredMust be a skilled leader, have strong organizational skills, and have thorough knowledge and understanding of hotel operations

Education: 

College degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum 10 years hospitality sales experience