Director of Sales

*DIRECTOR of SALES* *Job Summary* The Director of Sales has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel.
This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.
This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including but not limited to direct sales follow-up sales administration hiring of staff training managing and coaching.
Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget forecast advertising marketing and business plans for no more than one Extended / Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets.
Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.
Primary duties must consist of administrative executive or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.
*Responsibilities* *QUALIFICATIONS:* * At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience * Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
* Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
* Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing * Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment * Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products * Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks * Strong organization and presentation skills * Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team * Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
* Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
* Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
* Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
* Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
* Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
* Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
* Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
* Adheres to RAMM Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
* Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
* Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
* Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
* Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
* Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
* Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.
e.
Second Wave RAMM Digital or Branded field marketing).
* Travel on a weekly basis as required.
* Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and associate and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
_*Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform the requirements of the position.
*_ Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference and other background checks, and job-related tests may be required.
_Our company does not discriminate against its associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-associate relationships, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.
Every reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled associates.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $19.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Evenings as needed * Weekends as needed Travel requirement: * Travel Work Location: In person