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The Best Job YNHO - A Day in the Life of a Hotel Sales Manager_S1_Ep2In this episode, Grace pulls back the curtain on what a real day looks like in hotel sales—where you’re not just selling rooms, you’re curating experiences.You’ll learn:How top sales managers structure their mornings for momentum (email triage + smart CRM use).What actually happens on a site inspection—and how to tailor the tour and negotiate without discounting your value.The cross-department dance: coordinating with events, catering, front office, and housekeeping so nothing slips.Consistency closes: you build momentum one call, one follow-up, and one detail at a time—because you’re selling guidance and an experience, not just inventory.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Hey, my dear Future Hotel Career Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening to the podcast. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the it and if any particular episodes resonate with you.I’ll be picking up my YouTube Channel and sharing lots of content on there to help you in your quest for a career in the Hospitality Industry. My YT info is provided below along with all of my contact information and other social channels where you can find me. Don’t hesitate to get in touch…I would love to hear from you. Contact InfoGrace Taylor SegalEmail: [email protected] Page hereFacebook Group hereInstagram @bestjob.hotelsalesTikTok bestjob_ynhoPinterest hereWebsite hereYouTube Channel here* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Please leave a review if you like the show!On Apple Podcasts (just follow these steps)· Open the Apple Podcasts app. · Search for the podcast you want to review. · Select the podcast show page (not an individual episode). · Scroll to the bottom of the page. · Click "Write a Review". Thank you so much for taking the time to review the show!See you next time on The Best Job You Never Heard Of!Timecodes00:00 Welcome & why hotel sales is more dynamic than you think01:05 Morning routine: email triage, prioritizing leads, living in the CRM03:00 Grace’s throwback: from manila folders to modern systems05:00 Planning the day & the 8:00 a.m. sales huddle (Renaissance Esmeralda story)07:00 Client interactions: site inspections that sell the experience08:10 Negotiation mindset: protect profit while winning the business09:00 Internal collaboration: events, catering, front office, housekeeping10:30 Details, checklists, and quality control—why precision matters11:15 Afternoon rhythm: closing, follow-ups, thank-yous that build loyalty12:10 Handling curveballs: cancellations, reschedules, and tough calls13:10 Grace’s core lesson: “Not your fault—but still your responsibility”15:00...
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