Group Branch Manager jobs in New Britain, CT

Titan Hotel Group is a growing hotel management company and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Group Sales Manager at our Connecticut hotels.

Primary Objective of Position:

Responsible for booking all social groups and/or meetings from start to finish, assist the sales team in the overall sales effort of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy and use, maximizing revenue and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Book all social groups and meeting functions for the property.
• Proactive Selling – learning about the potential clients coming to the area and working hard to gain the business.
• Prospecting – solicit profitable new and repeat business from potential and existing accounts.
• Event coordination (remote) – with both the clients and other departments.
• Follow up – on all groups and events that have taken place with a 48-hour period.
• Help achieve group revenue goals given on a quarterly basis that are coinciding with the annual budget.
• Answering phones; processing letters, proposals and contracts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain filing, tracking system and other office procedures.
• Participate in sales blitzes if available.
• Attend inhouse meetings as needed – weekly sales meeting (approx. 2hrs).
• Keep the Sales Team and General Managers promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Attend Company sponsored functions (Titan Leadership Meetings)
• Dial in to Revenue Management strategy calls, if available.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
Experience: Two full years of employment within the hospitality industry. Knowledge of Fosse, MARSHA and STS are encouraged.
Skills and Abilities: Requires knowledge of Sales/Hospitality profession. Requires ability to make decisions and determine a course of action quickly.

• Must possess communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel and clients.
• Must be able to work with and understand basic accounting and arithmetic functions.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and make logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Must work well independently.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Multiple locations