Director of Hotel Sales

Director of Sales

Job Description

Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We're looking for a dedicated opening director of sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. You'll be in charge of developing our pre and post-opening sales strategy and ensuring that we create new and recurring business from various hotel verticals. Our ideal candidate is a proactive seller, leader, innovator, and hard worker and brings 3+ years of sales experience to the role. If you would like to come aboard a fast-growing company, apply today!Responsibilities• Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast• Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability• Create methods to help the sales team reach and surpass monthly room booking targets that are in line with the hotel's overall revenue management goals• Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network• Report on sales activities for the previous and future weeks in meetings with department leaders, and prepare a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expendituresQualifications• Extended stay and or hotel opening experience preferred but not required.• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field required• Displays a proven track record of sales success by lead-generation and closing• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office• Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills

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