Director of Sales

Omaha, NE, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Complimentary Meals
Employee parking

Job Description

The Doubletree by Hilton Omaha Downtown is a prominent hotel establishment known for its exceptional hospitality services and prime location in the heart of Omaha. As part of the Hilton brand, the hotel is committed to delivering a superior guest experience through its 414 well-appointed guestrooms and extensive meeting spaces covering 30,500 square feet, including a dedicated Executive Meeting Center. This well-established hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers, offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and professional excellence. It is dedicated to fostering a work environment that promotes growth, teamwork, and outstanding service, making it a sought-after employer in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • experience in food and beverage in the hotel industry
  • three or more years of hotel sales management and team leadership experience
  • ability to develop and maintain relationships with key clients
  • ability to direct the scheduling of conventions and group activities
  • ability to develop and maintain good relationships with local community groups and companies
  • ability to attend out-of-town conventions to generate business
  • ability to execute tactical sales and marketing plans
  • experience in recruiting, hiring, training, and career development for sales personnel
  • ability to manage departmental budget and monitor sales activities and performance
  • professionalism in appearance and dress

Job Qualifications

  • excellent verbal and written english communication skills
  • ability to travel on sales trips out of town for multiple nights as event schedules and business opportunities dictate
  • computer literate in ms word, excel, and powerpoint
  • delphi experience
  • aggressive negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business with a high conversion ratio
  • must be able to knock on doors to get the business
  • weekly prospecting and soliciting goals
  • uncovering new customers local and social
  • effective sales skills to up-sell products and services
  • knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, banquet, and event service operations
  • ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories
  • broad understanding of facility management sanitation, maintenance, operations
  • strong customer development and relationship management skills
  • knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the department
  • knowledge of event technology products and services
  • knowledge of contract management and legalities
  • financial management skills e.g. ability to understand p&l statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling
  • strong communication skills verbal, listening, writing
  • strong problem-solving skills
  • strong customer and associate relations skills
  • strong presentation and platform skills
  • strong organizational skills
  • strong closing skills
  • strong persuasion skills
  • ability to use standard software applications and hotel system
  • effective decision-making skills
  • effective influence skills

Job Duties

  • lead the strategic planning and execution of sales department goals and objectives
  • utilize prospecting skills and strong business sense to consistently exceed room night and revenue goals
  • recruit, deploy, motivate, support, and grow a team of sales managers
  • develop and work within stated budgets
  • report and critique all group sales activities to the general manager
  • enliven the Westmont standards within the department and the hotel
  • support all corporate and hotel initiatives as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location