Area Director of Sales

Gulfport, MS, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,500.00 - $141,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Uniforms Provided
employee discount

Job Description

Ascent Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality company with an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. However, what sets Ascent Hospitality apart is not just their impressive numbers but their unwavering focus on people. Their culture is deeply rooted in creating memorable experiences not only for their guests but also for their Team Members. They value collaboration and teamwork, aiming to foster a unified purpose across all their properties. Ascent Hospitality attracts individuals who are passionate about serving others, excel in communication, and thrive amid challenges and change. This thoughtful approach to leadership and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school education is required
  • College education is preferred
  • Must have prior experience in Director of Sales role
  • Must be able to effectively lead and motivate a large team

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly responsible, reliable, and ethical
  • Well organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Previous experience as a Director of Sales required (preferred hospitality industry)
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle to meet with clients

Job Duties

  • Develop sales goals and strategies and ensure alignment with the 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 that will drive the property's financial performance
  • Ensure the development of a strategic account plan for the demand generators in the market
  • Ensure focus is on proactive selling 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 the market and economic trends that may lead to changes in sales strategy to meet or exceed customer expectations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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