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Four months ago our Property installed the Opera PMS & Sales & Catering Program. At first I found it very hard to learn and it was a true struggle. But now as a Sales Person I can't do without it.

When a new Sales Person is hired, it is almost mandatory for them to schedule an appointment with another Sales Person to tour a competitor hotel. It is smart to tour every hotel that is listed on your Star Report.

Will we have to drop our rates to gain new clients? What is your plan of action?

Greeting my groups, taking notes, and working late. Just another day for the SMERFE Sales Manager.

Rooms and Catering Sales Manager's should work together. It is more fun and simply more rewarding in the end.

If your hotel has a new management team like mine, it may be time to ponder the question. Should I stay or should I go?

A little research goes a long way towards making your interview as a SMERFE Sales Manager a success. Get to know your possible new employer before you go on your interview and you will be that much more effective as a sales manager.

Acknowledging your housekeeping staff during National Housekeeping week can help build morale, team work and trust. Start planning now for next year and your hotel management team will gain more respect.

There are many benefits to the Opera Property Management system or PMS. It takes some practice and time to learn, but you will soon reap the rewards.

Getting your first hotel sales jobs can be very rewarding if you like working with people. If you work hard, the results you see from your efforts will be compensated with bigger bonuses, better job offers and promotions.

Being a SMERFE Sales manager you carry a heavy load. Sometimes it's good to take a break and enjoy what life has to offer.

Having a sales and marketing plan for your hotel is a must. Here are some things to consider before you start working on it.

The Hotel Sales Manager will have to work harder, smarter and longer hours to keep on their game. Even though your prices maybe competitive, the clients are going to go for the Sales Person who they connect with.

Hotel Sales Managers should always keep a private data base of their clients. There are many reasons to keep a database, the most important is if you are forced to find a new job. A client database will help you off to a great start in your new position.

A SMERFE sales manager is a very important part of any hotel operation. Selling rooms in blocks of 10 or more can really improve your hotels bottom line.