Director Of Sales

GF Hotels and Resorts

Director Of Sales

Daytona Beach, FL
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, and hard worker who brings 5+ years of sales experience to the role. Apply now if this sounds like you! Responsibilities: • Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast • 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 • Formulate sales strategies that sustain high levels of occupancy and profitability in collaboration with department managers and their goals • Generate new revenue by using a targeted outbound sales strategy that includes personal calls in your network, phone solicitation to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups or corporations • 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 Qualifications: • Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required • Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required • Must have relevant experience of 5+ years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field • Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel