Sales Lead Manager

Are you a dynamic leader who can boost income by researching local market trends and competitors in order to identify and close business leads? You might be just what our busy hotel is looking for in our next sales manager. You'll be in charge of creating a sales and marketing strategy that includes soliciting new and existing accounts in order to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking.

Our ideal candidate has 3 years or more of sales and marketing experience, enjoys new challenges, and enjoys meeting new people. Apply today if this describes you!

$50,000 - $60,000 yearly

• Develop and maintain connections with important group and catering accounts in order to maintain and expand our market share
• Conduct yourself as a professional representative of the hotel at various industry tradeshows, conferences, and adhere to the guidelines of the budget and marketing plan
• Increase new business and accelerate revenue generation by cold calling, on-site visits, and sales tours, as well as engaging your local community network
• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Collaborate on creating and planning the department budget with the director of sales and marketing to align overall sales objectives and strategies for the hotel

• Understands how to communicate, negotiate, and network effectively
• Good organization and time management skills
• 3 or more years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired
• This position requires previous work experience in a hospitality role

Renovated Historic building next to the T-Mobile Center and Power and Light. Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown was designed for business and leisure travelers. This new hotel is conveniently located and accessible to I-70, I-35, I-29, and US 71. We share a backyard with the Central Business District of Kansas City and are adjacent to the T-Mobile Center. The attractions that are just steps away include Kansas City’s Power and Light District, Kansas City Convention Center, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Crown Center (home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards), the Crossroads Art District, Union Station, and Country Club Plaza are a few of the many exciting places for you to discover while visiting this fine city.