2-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management, or related field with 4 years of hotel sales experience, or a 4-year degree with 2 years of experience.
4-year college degree required.
Proven supervisory skills in a team environment.
Experience in lodging sales and marketing.
Demonstrated progressive career growth in the hotel industry with a record of exceptional performance.
Responsibilities
Lead the sales department to achieve booking goals and revenue targets.
Provide daily leadership to a team of sales associates.
Implement brand strategies and initiatives throughout the sales process.
Build long-term, value-based customer relationships to meet sales objectives.
Evaluate participation in various sales channels and develop strong marketing relationships.
Collaborate with Revenue Management and Sales Support teams to execute action plans and promotions.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Pet insurance and other supplemental benefits.
Paid time off for both full-time and part-time associates.
Travel discounts at partner hotels worldwide.
Participation in a Wellness program.
On-demand pay options for immediate access to earnings.
Leadership development and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Location:
Life as a Director of Sales:
Functions as the business leader of the property's sales department with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals, and property revenue by managing the proactive/reactive sales effort.
Provides day to day leadership to a small team of on-property sales associates (e.g. sales manager(s) and sales coordinator(s)).
Implements the brand's strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel's sales objectives.
Evaluates the property's participation in the various sales channels (OTAs, Group, , RFPs, etc.) and develops strong relationships to proactively position and market the property. Interfaces with the LDHG Revenue Management and Sales Support team to review and execute the property's PSR (Property Sales Review) action plans as well as pull through national brand promotions and sales initiatives.
What we're looking for:
2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing or related professional area OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing or related professional area.
4-year college degree.
Demonstrated skills in supervising a team.
Lodging sales and marketing experience.
Hotel industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.
What to expect in your first few months:
First, you will become familiarized with the property and your associates! From there we'll have you work within the hotel sales operations where your leadership will really shine! As you continue to work in this role, you'll become a key contributor to the hotel's success!
The perks working for us:
Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), pet insurance, and other supplemental benefits
Paid time off for full AND part time associates
Travel discounts at hotel partners and franchises around the world
Participation in our Wellness program
On-demand pay opportunities for instant pay between paychecks
Leadership development program and growth opportunities
