Business Travel Sales Manager /Group Sales Manager/Executive Meeting Manager
Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare
Greater Chicago Area
556 guestrooms; 53,000 square feet of meeting space*Opened the new construction InterContinental Chicago O'Hare*Responsible for 1.8 million in annual revenue*Achieved revenue goals for 8 consecutive quarters*Consultative selling to International, national, and local corporate accounts as well as crew*Conducted needs assessment for all potential business partners, new and existing*Provided value to our customers *Participated in the Request for Proposal process… Show more 556 guestrooms; 53,000 square feet of meeting space*Opened the new construction InterContinental Chicago O'Hare*Responsible for 1.8 million in annual revenue*Achieved revenue goals for 8 consecutive quarters*Consultative selling to International, national, and local corporate accounts as well as crew*Conducted needs assessment for all potential business partners, new and existing*Provided value to our customers *Participated in the Request for Proposal process, actively working with National Brand Sales Managers, travel agencies, consortia’s, and third parties agencies*Managed projects/events - responsible for obtaining the business, selling appropriate meeting space, setting guestroom rates, and food and beverage minimums to benefit all stakeholders *Communicated all aspects of accounts to multiple departments in order facilitate end results*Team leader for monthly full service team calls for management company Show less