Director Of Hotel Sales

GF Hotels and Resorts

Director Of Hotel Sales

Orlando, FL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We're looking for a dedicated director of sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. You'll be in charge of developing our sales strategy and goals, training and assessing our sales force, collaborating with sales managers, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business from various hotel sectors. Our ideal candidate is a leader, innovator, hard worker, and brings 5+ years of sales experience to the role. Apply today to be the Director of Sales for our Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista. Responsibilities: • Develop and implement sales strategies that maintain high levels of occupancy and profitability through coordination with department managers • 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 • Deliver previous and upcoming week's sales activity reports, as well as monthly sales expense reports, and meet with department managers to keep them up to date on all hotel sales-related expenses • Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data • Solicit new guests with targeted outbound sales initiatives, such as personal calls to your network and phone solicitations to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups that will generate new revenue Qualifications: • Exemplary communication skills, leadership skills, and analytical skills • Must be able to use basic computer software including Microsoft Office • Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales through lead-generation and closing • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field • We prefer someone with prior hospitality experience but is not required

  • Locations
    Orlando, FL • Pittsburgh, PA