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Director of Sales & Marketing

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Benefits

Team driven culture
Career growth opportunities
competitive bonus plan
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Meal
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Program

Job Description

Maadaadizi Investments is a reputable entity known for its commitment to excellence and authentic hospitality in the hospitality sector. This company proudly operates the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport, an esteemed hotel located conveniently near Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The hotel combines comfort, luxury, and impeccable service to craft memorable experiences for guests, making it a favored destination for both leisure and business travelers alike. Maadaadizi Investments fosters a culture that promotes warmth and genuine care, encouraging diverse and passionate individuals to join their dynamic team where excellence is the standard and every employee plays a critical role in enhancing guest experiences.

The role of Director of Sales & Marketing at Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport is a pivotal position designed for a highly motivated and strategic leader in hotel sales. This position entails managing daily sales operations, leading a dedicated sales team, and crafting and executing comprehensive sales and marketing plans to maximize hotel and restaurant profitability. The Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible not only for promoting rooms and function spaces but also for ensuring that the team meets budget, revenue, and market share objectives. This role demands a strong strategic outlook, exceptional leadership, and an ability to develop effective sales methodologies and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will take charge of recruiting and mentoring sales team members, establishing and maintaining strong client connections, and leveraging market intelligence and revenue management tools to optimize business outcomes. They will be adept at forecasting both room sales and catering needs, preparing detailed financial reports, and adapting strategies based on competitive insight. The candidate will work closely with management and ownership to support presentations and financial communication, providing transparent and insightful sales data.

As a supervisory role, the Director will manage a sales team of 2-5 members, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure team success and individual growth. This leadership role requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle conflict resolution and motivate a team to achieve and surpass sales goals. The Director will also focus on continuously educating and empowering team members to exercise sound business judgment and deliver top-notch customer experiences.

The role offers more than just a job; it invites individuals to become part of a values-driven culture emphasizing teamwork, career growth, and personal development. Employees benefit from competitive bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans. The organization fosters a supportive environment that respects cultural diversity and community involvement, offering Hilton travel perks and employee discounts as part of its commitment to staff satisfaction and retention.

Working at Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport means joining a global hospitality brand that values service excellence, purposeful work, and meaningful opportunity. This position is particularly suited for candidates with significant hotel sales leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing effective sales and marketing strategies. Those interested in shaping the future of hospitality at a prominent Oklahoma City hotel property will find this role both challenging and rewarding. The employer is also an e-Verify participant, ensuring a legal and compliant hiring process in line with U.S. federal regulations.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sales leadership within a hotel environment
  • bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
  • proficient understanding of hotel sales operations and policies
  • ability to forecast and analyze sales results
  • skilled in revenue management techniques and staff supervision
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
  • proficiency in MS Word, Excel and DELPHI software

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a sales leader in a hotel environment
  • bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
  • working knowledge of hotel sales, service, policies or operations
  • extensive knowledge of forecasting sales and interpreting results to plan
  • extensive knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, recruiting, supervising, training and motivating managers
  • demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translating these into sales solutions
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • strong organizational skills including follow up, time management and ability to multi-task
  • working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and DELPHI

Job Duties

  • Managing day-to-day sales activities
  • plan and assign work
  • establish performance and development goals for team members
  • provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback
  • develop and maintain positive relationships with peers, competitors and brand partners
  • educate, train and motivate sales department personnel
  • develop and maintain effective sales strategies, sales materials and product knowledge
  • establish and maintain client and potential client relationships
  • prepare status reports including activity, production, follow-up and goal adherence
  • lead development and execution of strategic sales and marketing plans
  • monthly rooms forecasting and involvement with catering forecasting
  • prepare and communicate month-end financial statements and documents
  • develop and implement sales strategies to maximize revenue
  • create and manage annual strategic plan
  • seek new customers through outbound sales and sales calls
  • monitor sales performance to meet or exceed revenue goals
  • use revenue management resources to inform decisions
  • adjust strategy based on market knowledge
  • recruit and reduce turnover through coaching and training
  • train sales team members to make profitable business decisions
  • stay knowledgeable of comp sets marketing activities
  • perform other assigned duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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