Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing
Job description
Cambria Suites DIA Gateway Park is actively searching for a Director of Sales to join the team! The Director of Sales will be an integral part of the team and oversee revenue generation for all sales segments including corporate business transient, tour and travel, group, and catering revenue.
Core functions of the position, but are not limited to the following;
Act as the Point of Contact and “Face” of the hotel, introducing hotel to the local community and businesses
Manager strong relationships are local Bureau and larger DT corporations bringing revenue to the hotel.
Collaborate with GM and Revenue Management to ensure revenue maximization with all corporate / groups opportunities.
Work closely with F & B team and Sale Team to establish strategic plans & pricing a for all activation points throughout the hotel.
Exceeding Guest Expectations - Providing services that are above and beyond for guest satisfaction and retention.
Demonstrating Leadership - Utilizing interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Modeling Appropriate Behaviors - Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Responsible for increasing revenues by soliciting new mid-week/week-end business, including food and beverage, banquet and meeting room sales on behalf of the hotels through:
1. Directing solicitation calls to local business and prospective leads.
2. Soliciting and qualify potential new accounts.
3. Understanding and maximizing all the hotel’s revenue channels.
4. Analyzing current and potential business segments and coordinating all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share.
5. Effectively service and grow existing accounts.
6. Participating in industry and civic organizations representing opportunities for future public relations and new business.
Pro-actively pursue, organize and book sleeping rooms and group business for the hotels.
Create and promote a positive team environment for catering and sales support.
Have ongoing knowledge of the competition's product and current marketing strategies.
Communicate effectively with all hotel departments to ensure group arrangements are carried out as efficiently as possible.
Promote a professional, positive image of the hotels at all times through personal appearance, civic functions and general public relations.
Complete sales objectives and ongoing action plan, as directed by the Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing.
Provide adequate follow-up and solicit repeat bookings.
Complete weekly and monthly sales reports.
Respond promptly to all sales related inquires and correspondence from customers, prospects and lead referrals.
Conduct weekly quota of pro-active sales calls in the form of telephone calls, office appointments, blitzes, hotel site inspections, trade shows and networking functions/meetings.
Saturate and grow existing accounts.
Confirm group bookings using availability and rate guidelines approved by the General Manager.
Promote all Company managed hotels when appropriate.
Travel as necessary for sales calls and trade shows.
Respond promptly to requests by the Operational Supervisor and General
Manager for reports and other assignments.
Other duties from time to time as assigned by General Manager and Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Hotel Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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