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Come work where a new light shines in the heart of Fort Worth, a city rich in unique history, diversity and character. Located at the crossroads of Downtown, the world-renowned Cultural District and surrounding historic neighborhoods, The Crescent Hotel complements and extends these unique areas, serving as a fresh center point for the city. Thanks to our enviable location at the literal crossroads of the city, The Crescent Hotel offers guests a front-row seat to the city’s best amenities, art, culture and more. Here in the historic Cultural District, you’re just steps away from world-class.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goalsare achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new group sales accounts, entertaining, and maintainingrelationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in rooms, food, beverage, and room rental.

• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to speak, read, write, andunderstand English. Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word,Excel, and Delphi. Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.• Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market• Ability to execute appropriate action plans.• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel andlabor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assuranceprograms, hospitality law, and long-range planning.• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.• Effective verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating withsupervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting,outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current,and potential clients.• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete anddocumented. Coordinate various departments’ participation in servicing accounts.• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential businessfrom that account.• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel toensure high quality of service to customers.• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.• Participate in daily business review meetings, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-relatedmeetings as required.• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.• Knowledge of market trends, competition, and key customers of the hotel.• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.• 1+ years of past sales experience preferred.• Essential prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales.• Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job LocationsUS-TX-Fort Worth

Posted Date4 weeks ago(4/5/2024 10:37 AM)

Requisition ID2024-47260

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Location NameThe Crescent Hotel Fort Worth