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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager, Sales Operations will focus exclusively on enabling the sales team to achieve and exceed revenue targets across the cluster’s hotel, F&B, shows, and attractions. This role is distinctly sales-driven, designing actionable tactics, tools, and processes to empower frontline sales teams, refine the sales pipeline, and convert high-value opportunities. He / she will work closely with the Director of Sales, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure alignment with business objectives, while leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities for growth, improve guest engagement, and maximize overall profitability.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales-Focused Planning for Hotels, Attraction
- Develop sales playbooks with clear tactics for priority segments
- Create account segmentation strategies to guide sales teams in targeting high-potential clients (e.g., tiered trade accounts, luxury travel agencies).
- Collaborate with sales leaders to set short-term revenue targets (90–180 days) and define resource needs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales to create long-term strategic plans aligned with business goals and market trends.
- Design cross-selling and up-selling strategies to maximize revenue potential across resorts.
- Optimize pricing and inventory strategies to minimize intra-cluster competition and maximize market penetration.
- Leverage guest segmentation data to develop tailored offers, promotions, and experiences to drive incremental revenue.
Sales Operations & Process Optimization
- Audit and refine the end-to-end sales process, from lead generation to post-booking follow-up, to reduce friction and accelerate conversions.
- Implement CRM workflows tailored to sales team needs
- Analyze sales performance data across all revenue channels to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Benchmark against regional competitors and global hospitality trends to refine the cluster’s unique value proposition.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of campaigns, promotions, and revenue initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Act as a liaison between business units within the cluster to ensure consistency and best practices are shared.
- Explore and recommend innovative tools, platforms, and processes to enhance sales and operational efficiency.
- Build client-facing sales collateral that highlight unique selling points (USP) of all no-gaming offerings
Sales Performance Management & Governance
- Prepare detailed reports on sales performance, market trends, and guest insights for the Director of Sales and senior leadership.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to optimize revenue streams and improve performance across resorts.
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of strategies
- and ensure accountability.
- Track sales-specific KPIs: Lead-to-close ratio, average deal size, pipeline velocity, upsell penetration.
- Conduct post-campaign analysis to refine future strategies
- Adhere to and act in accordance with all established policies and procedures of the Company.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Cluster-wide revenue growth across hotels, F&B, shows, and attractions.
- Achievement of occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and ticket sales targets.
- Success of cross-selling and bundled package initiatives.
- Customer satisfaction scores and repeat guest rates.
- ROI on marketing and promotional campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in strategic sales, revenue management, or business development within the hospitality, entertainment, or integrated resort industry.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and developing successful sales strategies across multiple business units or locations.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
Skills / Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, revenue management tools, and data analysis platforms (e.g., Excel, Tableau, or Power BI).
- Ability to think creatively and strategically while maintaining a results-oriented focus.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of the hospitality and entertainment industries, including hotel operations, F&B sales, and event ticketing.
- Familiarity with pricing strategies, revenue management principles, and customer segmentation.
- Knowledge of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in integrated resort sales and marketing.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance long-term planning with immediate priorities.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments to achieve shared goals.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Uses insights and analytics to inform strategies and actions.
- Innovation: Continuously seeks new ideas and solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
- Customer Focus: Prioritizes guest satisfaction and designs strategies to enhance the customer experience.
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