Director Of Hotel Sales

Hampton Inn — Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Director Of Hotel Sales

Jacksonville, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We're searching for a director of sales who is motivated to help our busy hotel meet its sales targets. You will be in charge of developing our sales strategy and revenue objectives, training and assessing our sales employees, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business across various hotel sectors. Our ideal applicant is a sales professional with 5+ years of experience, a leader, a problem-solver, and a team player. Apply now if you want to advance your sales career in the hospitality industry! Responsibilities: • Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability • Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives • Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data • 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 • 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: • This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field • Prior experience of 5+ years as a sales professional in a related field is required • Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales through lead-generation and closing • Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills • Must be able to use basic computer software including Microsoft Office • Hilton Sales Experience is preferred but not required Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 + Benefits & Bonus

  • Compensation
    $65,000-$70,000 per year