About the job About Our Ideal Sales Manager Candidate To thrive in this role, you will have a hunger for results, have strong negotiating and influencing skills, be innovative and a bundle of energy with a positive mind-set. You will possess a thirst for multi-tasking, working independently or in collaboration, to meet tight deadlines whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously. The Sales Manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room. Key Components Account management of account portfolio. Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media. Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences Provide revenue and room night data and do regular quarterly reviews with main account contacts. Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections Set strategy for the segment and provide market insights and comp set analysis. Prepare any group or RFP proposals. Negotiate RFP and group terms and conditions. Conduct site inspections and client entertainment both on and off property. Attend Trade shows and networking events. The ability to coordinate with other Department Heads to ensure quality of guest/group satisfaction. Collaborate with team members to achieve better results The ability to create group proposals and follow up for all groups.