Sales Manager
Job Description
Vista Host Inc offers a competitive $50,000 yearly salary with performance-based incentives and a benefits package designed to support your health and long-term stability. This onsite Sales Manager role is based in Dodge City, KS and gives you the chance to drive revenue, build client relationships, and represent the hotel in the local market.
Vista Host Hotel Management & Development is a Great Place to Work® Certified organization. The culture emphasizes excellence, integrity, and service, with a focus on hospitality across operations and community engagement. Vista Host also supports career development through professional growth and career development opportunities within the company.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Vacation / Sick / Bereavement / Holiday Pay
- Health / Vision / Dental Insurance
- Life / STD Insurance
- 401k Program
- Employee Discounts (Brand Hotels & Company Hotels)
- Free, Third-Party Employee Assistance Program (personal and professional)
Responsibilities
- Drive direct sales by developing new business while maintaining and growing existing accounts to increase room and food and beverage revenues
- Generate leads through outside sales calls, area blitzes, prospecting, CVB and brand lead generation, internet research, and competitor analysis
- Maintain and nurture client relationships via follow-ups, phone calls, and outside sales visits
- Work toward monthly revenue goals set by management, adjusting sales strategies to meet targets
- Review Group Pick-Up reports to monitor booking pace and provide clients with reservation updates
- Prepare weekly reports as needed to track sales performance and progress
- Review monthly financials to identify need periods, adjust sales efforts, and ensure guestroom booking pace aligns with budget targets
- Attend trade shows, chamber events, and meetings as designated by the Director of Sales to represent the hotel and create business opportunities
- Collaborate with operations to support consistent service delivery and guest satisfaction
- Perform other duties as assigned by management to support the hotel’s sales objectives
Requirements
- Effective communication in English, both written and verbal
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to perform outside sales calls
- Proven experience in direct selling, prospecting, and revenue generation in a hotel sales environment is preferred
Position Summary: This role focuses on driving direct sales, building relationships, conducting outside sales calls, and implementing effective marketing strategies. The Sales Manager emphasizes new business development and ongoing account growth, working closely with operations to support seamless service delivery. Revenue management experience is a plus and complements strong sales capabilities.
Vista Host Promise: The company’s commitment is to inspire unlimited potential for every Vista Host associate and hotel guest by serving others with genuine kindness and exceptional hospitality, empowering and advocating for each person’s experience so they return with heartfelt desire.