Director of Sales

Springhill Suites by Marriott

$80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience in hospitality or related fields
  • Proven track record of maintaining strong client relationships
  • Familiarity with sales practices of competitive hotels
  • Ability to analyze data to inform sales strategy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the General Manager to drive revenue growth
  • Cultivate relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders
  • Monitor competitors’ sales strategies and respond proactively
  • Book business that aligns with monthly revenue goals
  • Input sales data into Delphi and ensure thorough follow-ups
  • Leverage tools like Amadeus for business prospecting
  • Analyze historical data to inform financial strategies
  • Foster team spirit by celebrating collective achievements
  • Train and mentor staff to enhance departmental performance

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off including Holidays
  • Travel Discount Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision and Mental Health plans
  • 401(k) with matching contribution
Full Job Description
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off including Holidays
  • Travel Discount Benefits
  • Benefit Plans Offered for Medical/Dental/Vision and Mental Health plans start the 1st of the month post hire date.
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching


Your responsibilities: As the Director of Sales, you will be responsible for working directly with the General Manager to maximize revenues in all outlets and ensure customers have a memorable experience.

Some of your responsibilities include:
  • Thoroughly knowledgeable with regard to client base. Has a strong business relationship with top producing clients.
  • Maintains awareness of the sales practices of the hotels' competitive sets, and, as warranted, takes proactive steps to "neutralize" their efforts.
  • Based on the hotels' sales strategies and the client's needs, books the appropriate pieces of business to achieve/exceed monthly total revenue budget.
  • Gains contact and business intelligence, shows community spirit through involvement in an industry and/or charitable organizations.
  • Actively and appropriately uses Delphi to enter in all required sales/community information. Ensure consistent traces are being made & timely follow-up is occurring, account saturation and client potential, bookings, etc.
  • Utilizes available business tools to prospect for new business to include the Amadeus platform.
  • Collects and analyzes historical data to build strategies to achieve financial goals.
  • Adds to the camaraderie of the hotels by helping to celebrate the successes of everyone.
  • Assists with departmental training, continues to monitor, assist and provide "teaching moments" while on property. Provide feedback when appropriate.


What you Bring:
  • Outgoing personality and great people skills; both within the hotel and with clients/guests.
  • Commitment to the company and the achievement of its purpose.
  • The ability to effectively inspire others and engage clients and colleagues on difficult issues.
  • Creative and Strategic skills


If you are interested in joining a team that leads with heart in order to create caring, lasting relationships, with our associates, and guests we would like YOU to apply!

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