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Opera PMS Follow-Up From the SMERFE Sales Manager

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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.

Giving a Competing Hotel Sales Manager a Tour of Your Hotel

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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.

What Challenges Do We Face As Hotel Sales Managers in 2009?

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

A Day in the Life of a SMERFE Sales Manager

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

Hotel Rooms Sales Managers and Catering Sales Managers Working Together

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

My Hotel Has a New Management Team, Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

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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?

The SMERFE Sales Manager Prepares For an Interview

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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.

National Housekeeping Week - What Will Your Hotel Do to Recognize Your Housekeeping Staff?

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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.

Upgrading Your Hotel Property Management System to the Opera PMS

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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.

How I Got My First Hotel Sales Jobs

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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.

Play Day For a SMERFE Sales Manager

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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.

Preparing a Sales and Marketing Plan For Your Hotel?

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

Redefining Your Hotel Marketing Strategy in a Bear Market

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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.

The Top 5 Reasons a Hotel Sales Manager Should Keep a Database of Clients

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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.

What is a Smerfe Sales Manager?

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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.