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 expenditures

Qualifications
• 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

Must have valid driver’s license.