CHG positions for next level of growth with more than 150 available consultants; increases focus on operations and finance.
ATLANTA, GA – April 1, 2015- Carver Hotel Group, the hospitality infrastructure powerhouse, continues its formidable growth trajectory with added emphasis on the operational side of the hotel world.
CHG's Vice President of Task Force, Charlene "Charley" Carter, makes her goal plain, "Our goal is simple – to be the industry's primary provider for Task Force services. We have experienced exceptional success in the sales vertical and now are going to dedicate the same energy toward operational and financial disciplines."
In addition to growing the number of available consultants to 150, CHG also announced growth to the company's corporate team. Elgintine Dudley has been named strategic account manager. Elgintine will focus on deepening client relationships within the current account base, as well as developing new Carver relationships.
Disciplines available for immediate assignment include:
- General Manager
- Controller/Director of Finance
- Director of Sales and Marketing
- Director of Sales
- Director of Catering
- Director of Revenue Management
- Director of Food and Beverage
- Director of Rooms/Operations
- Sales Manager
- Catering and Convention Services Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Banquet Manager
- Outlet Manager
- Chief Engineer
In addition to Task Force, CHG also provides the XPRESS® suite of services, designed to bring pro-active direct sales and revenue management to properties with budgets or infrastructure that don't allow for on-site teams. According to CEO Joel Carver, "SalesXPRESS® brings a pro-active sales effort into smaller hotels that don't have the infrastructure or budget to provide a dedicated sales effort."
Designed with the small to mid-sized owner and management company in mind, this model provides a turn-key approach to a pro-active sales effort, allowing hotels to gain the needed incremental revenue, without the traditional salary and benefit costs. Benefits of SalesXPRESS® include:
- Productivity Goals and ROI Directly Tied to Hotel Budget
- Minimum of 15 Pro-Active Sales Calls per Week
- Dedicated Sales Manager
- Sales Office Open from 8:30-5:00 Local Hotel Time
- RRP's Completed and Submitted
- Monthly Pricing Meetings with Revenue Management
- Contracts Produced
- Monthly Activity / ROI Reporting
Easily combined with CHG's RevenueEXPRESS®, the power of the XPRESS® model allows a hotel to experience a full sales and revenue management effort at less cost than most would pay in salary and benefits for one employee.
The CHG network is designed to provide each property and organization with the strategic process and tactical support needed to drive top line sales and maximize ROI. For more information on any Carver Hotel Group service, contact the CHG Business Development Team at 404.254.3130.
