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Associate Director of Sales

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $82,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Performance incentives
leadership role
Supportive team environment
opportunities for professional development
career advancement

Job Description

This job opening is for the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at a distinguished hotel. The hotel operates in the hospitality sector and prides itself on providing premier service and cultivating long-lasting client partnerships. As a prominent hotel, it offers a dynamic environment that values innovation, professionalism, and growth. The organization is committed to enhancing its market presence and significantly increasing its revenue through strategic leadership and comprehensive sales and marketing efforts.

The role of Director of Sales and Marketing is essential to driving the revenue growth and brand positioning of this hotel. This leadership position entails managing the entire sales and marketing department to ensure that the team meets its revenue targets and delivers outstanding service to clients. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing sustainable revenue strategies, spearheading marketing initiatives, and building strong partnerships that will enhance the hotel’s business prospects. By leveraging market analysis and competitive intelligence, this role requires a strategic thinker who can adapt to market trends and optimize outreach programs.

Key responsibilities of the Director of Sales and Marketing include daily management of the team, developing and implementing sales plans, overseeing promotional efforts, and maintaining strong client relationships. This speaks to the pivotal leader who will support sales managers in business development activities such as prospecting and sales calls. Furthermore, this individual will prepare critical reports, forecasts, and performance updates for the hotel’s leadership team, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

An essential part of the role involves representing the hotel at various industry events, tradeshows, and community activities to increase brand visibility and foster new client leads. Handling contracts, proposals, and client communications with accuracy is also a vital function to ensure that all agreements are upheld and executed flawlessly. Coordination with operations teams is necessary to guarantee successful event and group management.

This position offers a competitive salary accompanied by performance incentives, reflective of the individual’s impact on the hotel's business growth. The company fosters a supportive team environment that encourages innovation within a leadership framework. Additionally, there are abundant opportunities for professional development and career advancement for candidates eager to make a significant impact in the hospitality sales domain.

By joining this hotel as the Director of Sales and Marketing, the successful candidate will be empowered to lead a high-performing sales team that is crucial to expanding the hotel’s footprint in an increasingly competitive market. This role invites professionals who are strategic, results-driven, and passionate about hotel sales leadership to apply their skills in a challenging but rewarding environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to elevate the hotel’s sales and marketing efforts, this opportunity stands ready to welcome you to its team.

Job Requirements

  • Previous hotel sales leadership experience required
  • excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • strategic mindset with organizational skills
  • ability to lead and motivate a team
  • experience with public speaking and networking
  • strong analytical abilities
  • valid driver's license required

Job Qualifications

  • Previous hotel sales leadership experience required
  • strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
  • strategic, organized, and results oriented
  • ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a sales team
  • comfortable with public presentations, networking, and client outreach
  • strong analytical skills and knowledge of market trends
  • valid driver's license required

Job Duties

  • Lead the daily activities of the sales and marketing department
  • develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals
  • oversee marketing initiatives, promotional plans, and brand positioning
  • manage key accounts and maintain strong client relationships
  • support sales managers with prospecting, sales calls, and business development
  • analyze market trends and competitive activity
  • prepare reports, forecasts, and performance updates for leadership
  • represent the hotel at industry events, tradeshows, and community activities
  • ensure accurate contracts, proposals, and client communications
  • coordinate with operations teams to ensure successful event and group execution

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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