5 years of prior relevant experience in hospitality or sales
Sales experience working in a similar hotel/resort setting preferred
Experience using the Amadeus sales system preferred
Responsibilities
Respond to incoming leads and seek new business opportunities
Participate in local networking events
Represent MGM Grand Detroit at national trade shows and conferences with a specific focus on large groups
Develop and grow new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals by prospecting, making sales calls, entertaining, and conducting site inspections through persuasive verbal and written communication
Identify and develop opportunities to maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel
Evaluate and manage inquiries through pre-qualifications, rate negotiations, issue proposals and contracts, process bookings, and follow up appropriately with established and prospective clients
Represent company at tradeshows, client & industry events and maintain consistency within the corporate standard
Provide input and execute strategic plan for assigned geographic territory consistent with department goals
Create and maintain a work environment which promotes teamwork across all MGM properties