Area Director of Sales

Gulfport, MS, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $90,500.00 - $141,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Uniforms Provided

team member hotel discount program

Job Description

Ascent Hospitality is a leading hospitality company known for its extensive portfolio of hotels and a robust pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. Unlike many industry players that focus solely on volume, Ascent Hospitality puts people at the core of everything they do. Their culture fosters memorable experiences not only for guests but also for team members, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, teamwork, and unified purpose. With a commitment to exceptional service and a people-first philosophy, Ascent Hospitality continuously seeks individuals who are passionate about hospitality, thrive in team environments, and embrace challenges and change.

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Job Requirements

High school education required
Prior experience in Director of Sales role
Proven leadership and team motivation skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Job Qualifications

High school education required
College education preferred
Prior experience in Director of Sales role
Proven leadership and team motivation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly responsible, reliable, and ethical
Well organized and detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle

Job Duties

Develop sales goals and strategies and ensure alignment with brand business strategy of each hotel
Execute the sales strategy and ensure individual booking goals are met for both self and staff
Coach leaders of revenue generating departments in developing effective revenue strategies and setting aggressive goals
Ensure the development of a strategic account plan for demand generators in the market
Ensure focus on proactive and reactive selling with individual and group goals
Determine and develop marketing communication activities in conjunction with Regional Marketing Communications
Provide customer intelligence in evaluating market and economic trends to adjust sales strategies
Develop strong partnerships with local organizations to increase brand and product awareness
Review STAR reports, competitive shopping reports and other resources to maintain awareness of market position
Research competitors' sales team strategies to identify ways to grow occupancy and RevPAR
Attend sales strategy meetings to provide input on sales initiatives
Suggest innovative marketing ideas and develop deployment strategies
Serve as sales contact for General Manager, property leadership team, Regional Sales leaders and current and future guests
Serve as hotel authority on sales processes and contracts
Develop community and public relations by ensuring participation in trade shows and client events
Participate in sales calls to acquire new business or close business
Identify public relations opportunities and coordinate activities to augment marketing communication strategy
Support General Manager by coordinating crisis communications
Work with HR, Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with regulations
Execute and support customer service standards and brand standards
Execute operational aspects of booked business including proposals, contracts and customer correspondence
Provide exemplary customer service to drive satisfaction and loyalty
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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