Senior Sales Manager

компания "corinthia hotel st.petersburg (отель «коринтия санкт-петербург»)" the senior sales manager is responsible for achieving and surpassing the agreed targets for the sales department through effective selling and development of existing as well as bringing in new business opportunities for maximizing room nights and revenue, for preparation, organization and carrying out sales activities for the hotel related to travel and corporate segments. scope and purpose: the senior sales manager will report to director of sales & marketing and ensure the achievement of sales objectives on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis in alignment with corporate policy of corinthia saint-petersburg. will take a proactive approach to sales, provide guidance and direction in the development of segments’ action plans as well as stays responsible for account management of both – leisure and corporate segments. candidate will ensure the integrity of key accounts, the key prospect data base and monitoring of the sales software programs for accuracy and thoroughness. entry requirements: we are seeking for an individual with passion towards hospitality, staying keen on working in international hotel company representing timeless and effortless style in some of the world’s greatest cities and locations. candidate is to have working experience in leisure and corporate segments and runs them through the different business channels including global negotiated accounts, local accounts, consortia accounts as well as has a portfolio of contacts within the russian market across the different industries. the successful candidate profile: experience in leisure and corporate segments at a sales position preferably in a 5* hotel expert knowledge of saint-petersburg and moscow corporate business agencies and companies, as well as travel industry players excellent english knowledge, both written and verbal required opera knowledge self-starter, strong initiative and personal drive to achieve goals being results oriented and comfortable working towards measurable objectives negotiation skills, selling skills, knowledge of service procedures good time-management skills computer literate in microsoft windows applications and relevant computer applications required strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities highly responsible & reliable ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times confidence & professionalism in dealing with high profile clients the finest personal presentation benefits: · work in a five stars international hotel chain in the very center of the city · broad opportunities for career growth and professional development. · complimentary meals on duty · a chance to join high performing team of the leading conference hotel in russia. · competitive salary · bonus incentive program · medical insurance for you and for your child (after the probation period) · wide range of staff incentive programs; corporate learning and development opportunities.