Area Director of Hotel Sales
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Earned wage access
Paid vacation
Life insurance
Matching 401k
Job Description
SREE Hotels is a prominent property management group known for its rapid expansion and dedication to excellence in the hospitality industry. Operating 24 branded hotels across key markets including Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Charleston, Cincinnati, and Myrtle Beach, SREE Hotels LLC is recognized for managing top-tier brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. The company prides itself on providing unparalleled career advancement opportunities for its associates and fostering a supportive work environment. Its corporate office, situated in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC, offers convenient access to major highways and airports, facilitating smooth business operations and travel. For more information, potential... Show More
Job Requirements
- College degree or equivalent sales experience
- Minimum 3-4 years direct hospitality sales experience
- Knowledge of general sales techniques, revenue management, and customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate fluently via email
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to make sound business decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Must be a team player
- Must have excellent guest relations skills
- Ability to influence customers to close deals
- High ethical standards
- Valid state driver's license
- Own reliable transportation
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Physical ability to tour properties, attend functions, and meet clients
- Fluency in English
Job Qualifications
- Direct hotel sales experience is required
- Direct hospitality sales experience with a minimum of 3-4 years
- Experience with FOSSE and OnQ reservation systems preferred
- College degree or equivalent sales experience required
- Knowledge of general sales techniques, revenue management, and customer service skills
- Proficiency in basic computer skills including Word and Excel
- Fluency in electronic communications such as email
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a team player with all levels of hotel staff
- Exceptional guest relations skills
- Ability to influence customers and close sales
- Excellent judgment and high ethical standards
Job Duties
- Achieve productivity goal and activity goal by targeting accounts with appointment-oriented sales calls which are in-line with goals established by the marketing plan and management
- Maximize current hotel key accounts by maintaining close contact through phone calls, appointments, client functions, tours, and professionally written correspondence
- Capture and shift business from market hotels through research, networking, telemarketing, and soliciting new accounts
- Maintain accurate and current file management system to best meet client needs
- Participate in associate, client, and community events
- Assist with developing and maintaining the business plan with General Manager and Corporate Sales Director
- Qualify all leads and prospects gained from various sources including in-house guests
- Actively participate in revenue management calls and assist with rate and service decisions
- Attend weekly sales meetings and complete sales reports
- Build and maintain rapport with competitors, lead sources, and the local community
- Represent the hotel and SREE Hotels with high integrity and professionalism
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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