IHG Hotels & Resorts

Assistant Sales Manager - Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Hitec City

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales & Revenue Generation

  • Achieve monthly and annual room revenue targets.

  • Identify and develop new corporate, travel agent, and local business accounts.

  • Maintain and grow existing client relationships.

  • Conduct regular sales calls, client visits, and hotel presentations.

  • Participate in rate negotiations and contract renewals.

2. Business Development

  • Prospect for new accounts through cold calls, networking, and referrals.

  • Prepare and present sales proposals and rate agreements.

  • Represent the hotel at trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events.

  • Monitor competitor activities and market trends.

3. Client Relationship Management

  • Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and travel partners.

  • Ensure prompt follow-up on inquiries and RFPs.

  • Handle client complaints or concerns professionally and escalate when required.

  • Maintain accurate account records in CRM system.

4. Coordination & Internal Communication

  • Coordinate with Front Office, Reservations, and Revenue team for smooth booking execution.

  • Share sales forecasts and group movements with operations team.

  • Ensure all bookings are in line with brand standards.

5. Reporting & Administration

  • Prepare weekly sales reports and production analysis.

  • Maintain updated sales database and account tracking.

  • Assist in preparing sales action plans and budgets.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.

  • 2–4 years of hotel sales experience (preferably in branded hotels).

  • Strong knowledge of local corporate market.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and hotel PMS/CRM systems.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

IHG Hotels & Resorts

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.

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Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Windsor, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ihg.com
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