Direct Sales Manager - Paris Las Vegas Corporate at Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada

Job Description:

The Sales Manager will be responsible for the successful development, launch and continued execution of sales plans. They will develop and solicit business to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a profitable operation for Las Vegas Meetings by Harrah's Entertainment. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for strategic sales planning, implementation and tracking.
• Develop sales-related project packages or programs to generate business.
• Develop new accounts and service existing accounts to drive business results.
• Solicit business from all markets focusing on rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel and banquet facilities.
• Seek business that positively impacts the casinos, hotels, spa, convention center, golf and banquet facilities. Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Meet with and entertain clients.
• Handles account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
• Coordinates various departments' participation in servicing accounts.
• Handle group customer complaints and comments; follow up with appropriate department response back to guest.
• Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies.
• Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
• Maintain a working knowledge of marketing principles and market segments, in order to assist in establishing selling strategies to meet the marketing needs of the Hotel, Casino, Catering, and all facilities. Maintain compliance with internal control submissions and department policy and procedure.
• Ensure customer service standards are met at all times.
• Serve as a role model to all employees at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S./B.A degree; Marketing or Business Administration preferred
• Three years experience in hospitality and/or related field, with at least minimum two years sales-related marketing tactics.
• Demonstrated track record of sales.
• Qualified candidates must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a professional appearance and be a team player
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Caesars Entertainment is the world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 75 years ago, Caesars has grown into a family of affiliated resort casinos on four continents. Caesars-affiliated casino resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names. Affiliates of Caesars also own the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. The Caesars Entertainment family's success is a result of an unblinking focus of building loyalty and value with guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars and its affiliates are committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.

Team members of the Caesars family of resort casinos are driven by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We take great pride in living our values Integrity, Service with Passion, Celebrating Success, Diversity, Caring Culture, and Ownership every day. Our mission "We inspire grown-ups to play" fuels our passion for an exciting guest experience and a rewarding career. If you have the desire to create memorable experiences, personalize rewards and delight every guest, every team member every time, we invite you to explore our dynamic yet unique career opportunities.

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.