This position is responsible for directly supervising 3 sales representatives and carrying out supervisory responsibility and applicable UGA policies. Additionally, this position involves generating business opportunities by actively selling the services and facilities of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. The Sales Manager will develop and implement strategic sales plans to align with Center’s goals and deliver sales presentations to key clients.
• Bachelor’s degree and two year of sales experience or a minimum of five years of sales experience, hospitality sales preferred
• Knowledge of basic food & beverage operations within a hospitality setting needed
• Marketing knowledge and skills
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to successfully meet the public to create a favorable impression
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills; occasional attendance at professional networking events encouraged
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Team player, action/results oriented, strive for continuous improvement
• Accounting and database management skills needed
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly needed to stand, walk, talk and hear. Have ability to lift heavy boxes up to 25 lbs. Travel is needed for this position.
