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Area Director of Sales

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Consulting
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Compensation

Salary
Range $93,600.00 - $146,100.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Group insurance
Paid Time Off
Company-matched 401(k) plan
voluntary benefits
Life enrichment benefits
Get Paid Daily

Job Description

InnVentures is a leading hospitality management company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture focused on building high-performing teams. Operating over 75 hotels across more than 20 states, InnVentures manages properties for some of the nation's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as well as for a diverse portfolio of individual and family-owned hotels. With over 40 years of experience in hotel management, development, and revenue maximization, InnVentures has established itself as a trusted operator of major hotel brands. Their proven strategies and operational expertise have helped them consistently deliver superior financial results and exceptional guest experiences.

The Area Director of Sales role at InnVentures exemplifies the company's commitment to leadership and results-driven performance. This position calls for a highly motivated, competitive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys fostering strong partnerships. As an Area Director of Sales, you will lead multiple hotel sales teams within the same market, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure their success. Your focus will be on uncovering new business opportunities, building meaningful client relationships, and driving increased market share for each property in your portfolio.

This role requires a strategic sales leader who can effectively influence and inspire a team to meet and exceed ambitious sales goals. You will be responsible for creating and implementing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and collaborating closely with revenue management and hotel operations to optimize business opportunities. Leveraging your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will connect with diverse stakeholders including local industry players and ownership groups. This position offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that values personal development, teamwork, and financial success.

InnVentures provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and career growth. These benefits include group insurance options such as medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, paid time off, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and voluntary benefits including disability coverage and flexible spending accounts. Employees also enjoy life enrichment programs including hotel benefits, employee assistance programs, and leadership development opportunities. Additionally, the company offers a unique get paid daily feature to enhance financial flexibility.

If you have a passion for hospitality sales, enjoy leading and mentoring teams, and possess the drive to achieve exceptional outcomes, this position at InnVentures provides a rewarding career path. Employment type for this role is categorized as other, allowing for potential flexibility and diverse working arrangements. Join InnVentures and contribute to the ongoing success of a respected name in hotel management while advancing your professional career.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hotel management, business or marketing preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a DOSM or sales leader
  • Prior hotel sales experience
  • Experience overseeing multiple hotels' sales efforts preferred
  • Familiarity with ownership groups and asset management communication
  • Proficiency in sales automation and PMS systems
  • Ability to collaborate with revenue management and operations
  • Strong knowledge of market segments and distribution channels
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
  • Leadership and motivational skills to lead a sales team
  • Proficient in MS Office suite
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Experience in Marriott and Hilton brands preferred
  • Capability to generate new accounts in the market

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hotel management, business or marketing preferred
  • At least a minimum of 5 years' experience as a DOSM/sales leader, with prior hotel sales experience
  • Area/regional sales oversight of multi-hotels preferred
  • Experience dealing with/communicating with ownership groups and asset management
  • Proficient in managing/using sales automation (i.e. DELPHI or alternative) & PMS systems
  • Experience working collaboratively with revenue management & operation teams
  • Well-rounded knowledge of all market segments and channel distribution sources, as well as ability to develop a strategic plan for each
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to direct, lead, train, motivate & drive a direct sales team
  • and develop a cooperative & competitive team spirit & winning attitude
  • Must be proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
  • Marriott & Hilton Experience preferred
  • Ability to find new accounts within the market

Job Duties

  • Hire, train, coach, and mentor all members of the sales team
  • Solicit, negotiate and book new business through proactive direct sales efforts
  • Build on existing relationships to maintain and grow our current customer and account base
  • Capture your client's vision and effectively convey their needs and requests within the hotels
  • Respond to all client inquiries, requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner
  • Develop rapport with key industry players in the community, including the local Convention & Visitor's Bureau
  • Meet or exceed weekly sales call goals to maintain your sales pipeline and monitor sales activity of the team to ensure they are focusing on the right business opportunities
  • Plan for success by participating in weekly sales meetings, recording and acting on future traces for accounts, customers and events, writing action plans and by preparing the annual marketing plans
  • Assist with financial reporting and other information as requested by management and/or owners
  • Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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