Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
performance bonuses
Job Description
This job opening is for the position of Director of Sales at a well-established hotel. The hotel industry is highly competitive and dynamic, requiring individuals who are not only skilled in managing sales teams but also possess a deep understanding of marketing strategies, client relations, and revenue maximization. As a hospitality business, this hotel caters to various types of guests ranging from business travelers to tourists, and it prides itself on delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences. The hotel operates in a fast-paced environment where flexibility, innovation, and dedication are paramount. It values professionals who can drive business growth... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management or related field
- Minimum 3 years proven experience in hotel sales
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High work ethic and self-motivation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel occasionally
- Availability to work varying schedules according to business needs
- Ability to maintain focus on tasks and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and excellent interpersonal relationships
- Flexibility to work cooperatively with team members
Job Qualifications
- Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- 3 years proven hotel sales experience, demonstrating proven creative thinking and results driven leadership skills
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
- Must possess basic computational ability
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
- Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
Job Duties
- Develop sales strategies for property, including targeted market segments, rate management, solicitation procedures and advertising
- Develop a realistic annual marketing plan, forecast with monthly reviews to update and modify as required by market conditions
- Emphasize control procedures and yield management to assure a proper balance of rate availability to market demand
- Establish and execute an effective outside sales program
- Direct internal servicing of groups
- Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager
- Train all sales and marketing staff, holding them accountable to actionable results
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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