Mark Mares Email & Phone Number

Santa Fe, Nm, Us

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

5/2020: I was retained during COVID-19 from the previous "Global Sales Manager" position, which represented the portfolio's northern hotels and was newly titled "Corporate Sales Manager".Currently, I am the "Corporate Office—Sennior Sales Manager," selling all 13 hotels in the portfolio while working remotely from home, in one of the hotels, or the corporate office.My first responsibility was to work with all our clients to move their business to future dates, then move them again in 2021 with strategic methods and utilizing the years of my sales experience during these challenging times.4/1/2022: With the expanded sales team. I handle specific vertical markets in the West of the Mississippi. (National Associations, State Associations, and Government).Update 2023: Full focus on National and State Associations West of the Mississippi.

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Our 13 stunning properties each with their own unique story provide a true sense of place not found anywhere in the World. All of them exhibit an appreciation for the history and culture of the American Southwest. Heritage Hotels and Resorts can touch on all seven senses making this a very memorable experience for your attendees. Our collection of distinctive New Mexico resorts and hotels draws from a blend of the American Southwest’s Native American, Mexican, Spanish, and American Western cultural and historical influences. To enter any of our properties is to enter a world of timeless design and innovative craftsmanship. Santa Fe is over 425 years old, the Oldest Capital in the United States. Santa Fe is home to the “oldest house, church, and continuously occupied government building in the United States and end to the Santa Fe Trail.Just north of Santa Fe is Taos Pueblo (continuously inhabited for over 1000 years), and is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. Surrounding Santa Fe, you can find ancient Native American dwellings and numerous historical sites.

Company NameMeeting Professionals InternationalDates Volunteered November 2012– presentLocation Chicago & Santa Fe, New Mexico•Identified, evaluated and monitored relevant social media channels. •Researched marketing and event trends in the tourism and travel industry. •Implemented strategies for using social media channels for marketing purposes.•Attended Industry events (EdCon, TechCon, Chicago Industry Xchange, and more).

Task Force for Sales turning permanent employee before returning to Task Force after two months off to enjoy the Miami Sun

Regional Director of Sales for two Hampton Inns and then various short to medium term task force sales consultant located throughout the Continental United States.

This position had me traveling 100% of the time to various hotels filling vacancies while the hotel does a proper executive search for the right person for the team. When on property or working from my home office, I act as one of the team members fitting in well.

Handled Association market Northwest and Midwest 50 - 1800 rooms

1240 room Hilton in Houston, TX for two years and the 210 room La Posada Resort (currently Omni Montelucia) in Scottsdale, AZ. Worked in the Scottsdale area for 2 years in golf/spa resorts.

2001-December 2002 (1 year) National Sales Manager - Sheraton San Marcos Golf Resort - Scottsdale/Chandler, AZ (4 Diamond) (292 rooms)Built clientele base from scratch using advance mapping/prospecting methods.Association, corporate and religious business base.Dedicated prospector, closed approximately 750 group nights monthly, ADR $128 2000-2001 (2 years) Director of Sales - Ramada Valley Ho Resort, Scottsdale, AZ (152 rooms) Supervised/trained sales personnel and developed marketing plans/budgets Developed over $1.5 million in corporate, association, SMERF business yearly Association, SMERF and Religious groups were secured for this property.1997-2000 (3 Years) - Sheraton Old Town, Albuquerque, NM (188 rooms) Booked over $1.8 million annually, 1000+ room nights monthly, ADR $125 Developed unique site tours, promotion and tradeshows. We worked with third parties and our CVB on securing business for the hotel and citywide conventions.1995-1997 (2 Years) Sales Manager - Doubletree Hotels, Albuquerque, NM (292 Rooms) Government/SMERF Business Met or exceeded monthly goals of 600 room nights monthly, ADR $110 1993-1995 (2 years) Director of Sales - Plaza Inn, Albuquerque, NM Directed all sales operations and hired/trained/supervised sales personnel. Generated new medical, educational, government and overflow convention business 1991 -1993 Howard Johnson Hotel and Convention Center Albuquerque, NM Entry level sales assistant to sales manager to Director of Sales