David Mayes Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Rework Hotel Sales is a sales support service providing remote sales support to hotels. We maximize revenue and productivity within the sales department by prospecting, booking business, and building relationships. Rework is committed to generating sales revenue for your hotel and delivering hospitality to your guests! I created and directed the marketing.

Houston, Texas, United States

As Sr. Sales Manager, I lead alongside the Area DOS to manage and execute all sales activitiesfor two full-service Holiday Inn properties in the Chicagoland area. Tasked with Group,Meetings, Catering and SMERF market segments, I acquired and developed new accountsexceeding forecasted revenue goals, led interdepartmental meetings and training.

Chicago

As Sr. Sales Manager, I oversee the acquisition and development of business travel, group and SMERF market segments. I am responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of accounts including property level partnerships and dozens of chainwide accounts with Fortune 500 companies. I utilize resources like Hotelligence, STAR reports, and internal PMS reporting.

Grant Park, Illinois, United States

As Sales Manager, I managed SMERF and LNR market segments, while also providing support to citywide, KNR, and OTA business. I acquired the 2nd largest producing LNR account for Q1 - Q4, increased LNR production by 30% YOY, and expanded the education segment by 25% Q1 and Q2. I worked alongside the DOS to establish sales goals and benchmarks for the.

Evanston, IL

As Sales Coordinator, I supported the sales team by: providing occupancy and revenue reports to the Revenue Manager, working alongside DOS to coordinate details concerning upcoming group blocks and hotel functions, maintaining email and phone correspondence with LNR accounts, prospecting new leads, securing reservations for corporate and leisure travelers.

Greater Chicago Area

As Front Desk Agent, my responsibilities included: assisting all guests during check-in and check-out procedures, enforcing business policies and selling techniques to drive sales, communicating with all other departments concerning guests needs, curating reports regarding the day’s business, and representing the Holiday Inn brand effectively.

Greater Chicago Area

As Front Desk Agent, my responsibilities included: creating and cancelling reservations, performing check-in and check-out procedures, managing guest correspondence, maintaining motel security, in addition to aiding guests as property concierge.