Paige Clarke
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri
12.2023 - Current
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business
Executive Meeting Manager
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
Kansas City, MO
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Organized and oversaw meetings and gatherings, from planning to executing to ensure everything ran smoothly and efficiently
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes and developed solutions accordingly.
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
Restaurant Manager, Assistant Banquet Manager
Kansas City Downtown Marriott
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Created marketing and community outreach strategies, improved employee training and compensation programs
- Increased sales, controlled costs, ensured all operational standards were met, scheduled, and supervised staff
- Planned and executed food, beverage, administrative, guest relations, restaurant, bar, and room service functions
- Directed banquet and special event operations for up to 950 attendees by following through with client needs working directly with clients and event managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management -
Fort Hays State University
12.2015
Skills
- Account Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Market Research
- Solution selling
- Proposal Development
- Sales Tracking
- Exceeds sales goals
- Market research, forecasting, and analysis
- Superb time management
- Prospecting skills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Relationship Building
- Extremely Organized
Affiliations
- Active KCSAE member
- Active MSAE member
- Active MPI member
Timeline
Sales Manager
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
12.2023 - Current
Executive Meeting Manager
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
06.2022 - 12.2023
Restaurant Manager, Assistant Banquet Manager
Kansas City Downtown Marriott
08.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management -
Fort Hays State University
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