Waterfront hotel seeks group/conference sales manager in Idaho.

About Us

Nature lover? Outdoor enthusiast? Yet you want career opportunities and all the conveniences of a city?

Join our team at the Templin’s Hotel and Marina in Post Falls, Idaho.

You’ll enjoy:

Opportunities for career growth. Managed by Avenue5 Residential, the property offers premier benefits and development.

Tranquil beauty and outdoor activities. On the banks of the Spokane River, this property offers breathtaking views. You’ll also have easy access to hiking, fishing, and boating. Marina and private beach on-site.

A dynamic work environment. Templin’s Hotel and Marina will soon undergo extensive renovations and expansion. The result? An exceptional environment for our guests and team.

Meeting new people. Our guests come from around the world for a peaceful getaway. As you interact with them, you’ll hear their stories and make new friends.

Easy driving to airports and attractions. Just 15 miles to Coeur d’Alene Airport. Less than an hour to Spokane International Airport or Silverwood Theme Park.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Groups and Conference Sales Manager: Responsible for generating revenue for hotel management. Establish objectives and execute necessary action plans required to achieve financial goals by way of Room night and Catering/Banquet services provided by the hotel. On going analysis to evaluate current client bases while identifying new business with consideration to trends in business and social group events.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

Develop action plans and set objectives for increased revenue and maximum profit for hotel management

Implement sales and marketing strategies necessary for attracting clients to patronize a hotel

Maintain a clear understanding of hotel policies and ensure compliance

Carry out research and analysis to identify new markets and business opportunities

Oversee the hiring and training of hotel sales support staff

Seek out business with large organizations such as churches, sports clubs or corporate firms to convince them to patronize our hotel

Prepare and distribute promotional and advertisement materials to create awareness for hotel products/services

Maintain a complete knowledge of all the services a hotel provides so as to conduct successful sales

Explain and notify clients of recent upgrades and available options for hotel services

Oversee the management of client accounts

Collaborate with event and wedding planners to ensure increased patronage and hotel booking

Oversee the processing of payments to ensure full payment is received for services rendered.

Maintain contact with clients to obtain feedback and encourage continued patronage.

Contact government and business organizations to offer them hotel services in order to secure contracts for an event.

Ensure clients needs and requirements are met during their stay in the hotel

Maintain a good working relationship with customers to encourage regular patronage and future business deals.

Scheduling:

• Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working outside of business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays

• May be required to be on-call and aid during times of high demand

  Environment:

• Exposure to an environment typically found in a hotel or restaurant

  Physical Requirements:

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. These functions include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time

• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations sound.

• Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct

• Ability to tolerate stressful situations

  Diversity:

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.