Director of Sales

Job description

Description We are currently seeking a Director of Sales to join our team and lead our sales initatives. Your daily activities will involve outside sales calls, obtaining new accounts, conducting site tours, and networking with the local business community to drive sales for your hotel. You will also be accountable for forecasting, creating promotional materials, and constantly communicating with your General Manager This position may require flexible scheduling availability. Requirements: Job Requirements: - Solicit, negotiate, and book both new and repeat business - Actively sell room nights through outside sales calls, telemarketing, site tours, etc. - Direct, train, coordinate and supervise the Sales and Catering Managers and the Sales Coordinator in all sales-related activities - Meet or exceed the budgeted REVPAR for the hotel - Prepare the hotel's annual marketing and sales plan based on the hotel's position and strengths within each market segment - Forecasts occupancy fluctuations based on changing market conditions and directs selling activities to maximize revenue - Ensure that team members (specifically front desk staff) are familiar with key accounts and "specifics" re...