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Direct the sales efforts for the Hampton Inn-Ft.
Lauderdale Downtown/City Center. An unusually upscale 11-story hotel opened in February 2002,
the 156-room hotel features many unique amenities for the Hampton brand. Every room features a
free high-speed Internet connection, work-friendly roll out desk, laptop safe, refrigerator
and microwave. Spacious public space includes a breakfast promenade and pool/spa deck on the
second level, a 4-story secured parking deck, meeting rooms and a 4-station business center.
The interior designer terms the decor "Funky Ft. Lauderdale". The hotel is located blocks (
5 min. walk) from Las Olas Riverfront, Riverwalk, nightly outdoor entertainment, restaurants,
riverfront cafes, nightclubs, shops, museums, a performing arts center and Imax and movie theaters.
An outside restaurant provides room service. To learn more about the hotel and take a visual tour,
visit our website: www.hamptoninnftlauderdale.com.
The Hampton Inn-Ft. Lauderdale City Center is the first new hotel in downtown Ft. Lauderdale in over
60 years, built to serve the dynamic, downtown business district's 4 million+ SF of Class A office
space and emerging residential "friends + family" market (several upscale residential condominium openings).
This is our largest of 12 hotels operated by Hospitality America, a rapidly growing top-100 management company.
To learn more about our company and tour our other properties visit our website.
Hospitality America's portfolio of Hampton Inns achieved a RevPar 30% higher than Hampton Inn system average in
2004, 2005, and 2006. We emphasize superior service and value delivery to our customers. This position offers an
extraordinary opportunity for the right candidate to sell an exceptional hotel with a strong brand in an exciting
market and to grow a career with a fast growing, entrepreneurial hotel company.
Reports to the hotel's General Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to solicit, qualify, and secure new business and effectively maintain and monitor
the productivity of existing accounts. Ensure continuing long-term revenue maximization while adhering
to the philosophy of the Hampton Inn brand and the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee culture. The successful
Corporate Sales Manager will blend effective time management, organization, communication, strategic
planning and follow-up to transform prospects into buyers and then "service effectively" ensuring a
smooth and efficient flow between the closing of a sale and servicing the account.
The successful Corporate Sales Manager will bring all of the following:
• Minimum 2 years in hotel sales, preferably corporate sales.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills - Internet, MS Office, and ACT proficient.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• High motivation and high energy.
• Must be aggressive and enjoy competition.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage change effectively.
• Fiscal responsibility, maintain Sales Department sales expense budget.
• Participative management style.
• Knowledge of local market area and contacts desirable.
• Networking skills to maintain an active and visible position in the local business community.
• Management Position: Yes
• Entry Level Position: No
• Work Permit Needed? Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be
considered
• Job Available: Immediately
• Compensation / Salary Range: U$38,000.00-U$48,000.00/Year
• Bonus Plan: Yes
• Accommodation: No
• Other: 100% Family Health, Dental, 401K, Vacation, Hilton Travel Benefits
* This position is available only at:
Hotel: Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Downtown / City Center
Address: 250 N. Andrews Ave - Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US 33301
Contact Name: Pansy Garcia - General Manager
Phone:(954)624-3400 - Fax:(954)924-2717
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