Assistant Director of Sales (Business Travel)

This job opening is at a hotel owned and operated by an independent franchisee, GF Hotels & Resorts. While affiliated with Marriott International, Inc., this franchise operates independently, handling all employment policies including hiring, compensation, and benefits. Located in Towson, Maryland, this establishment is a full-service hotel that caters to a diverse clientele and aims to provide exceptional hospitality services. The hotel emphasizes a professional, friendly environment and is committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous growth within the hospitality industry. The position offered is full-time and management-level, centered on sales and marketing functions within the hotel industry.

The role available is for an Assistant Director of Sales with a focus on business travel. The position requires a motivated and experienced sales professional dedicated to helping the hotel meet and exceed its sales and revenue goals. The Assistant Director of Sales will be responsible for developing business sales strategies, overseeing revenue objectives, and managing the sales team. This role also involves assisting in training and assessing sales staff, ensuring recruitment and hiring of talented sales personnel, and leading sales meetings. Furthermore, the role demands building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, especially focusing on transient business and business travel. Collaboration with other departments such as catering and convention services, involvement in annual business planning, forecasting, and managing Profit & Loss (P&L) are also crucial components of the job. Participation in networking events, tradeshows, customer entertainment, and community involvement rounds out the responsibilities. The role reports directly to the Director of Sales (DOS) and requires at least 3 years of sales experience in the business travel segment within the hotel industry.

This position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 annually with bi-weekly pay. Benefits include Cigna healthcare, free parking, and a 401K plan. The hotel is committed to equal opportunity employment. Working in this role provides an excellent opportunity for a sales professional to grow their career in the hospitality industry, contribute to strategic sales initiatives, and be a key player in a dynamic hotel environment.