What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sales position at Continental Inns of America?
Your Day as a Director of Sales:
- The development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Soliciting group business within different market segments via prospecting and outside sales calls
- Working with General Manager and revenue team to align sales goals with total hotel revenue
- Identifying, prospecting, securing, and managing leisure / transient business in order to meet and exceed annual and monthly budgeted room nights and room revenue
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce a profitable mix of sales
- Conducting site tours and engaging with prospective leads
- Maintaining customer database and sales records
- Preparing contracts and BEO's and maintain departmental communication to ensure delivery of flawless events
What it takes to be a Director of Sales:
- Minimum of 2 years hotel sales experience
- Major hotel brand experience strongly preferred
- Market knowledge strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Delphi preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Email communication
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Display initiative, perseverance and analytical skills
- Effective communication
- Professional and ethical
- Excellent customer service skills
- Quick learner and hard worker
- Team player and ability to get along with others
- Available to meet guests which may include weekends
- Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)
Job Type:
- Full-time
Pay: $60,000
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Continental Inns of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Continental Inns of America is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
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