Join The Trade Hotel Official Hotel of Deer District, as our Director of Sales!
Situated courtside in Cream City’s dynamic hub of sports, culture, and entertainment, The Trade offers 207 luxurious rooms with over 9,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor gathering space directly adjacent to Fiserv Forum holding a proud partnership with The Milwaukee Bucks.
Join our team, The Trade, an Autograph Collection Hotel. We are looking for talented people that will celebrate the fabric of our city and take pride in providing amazing guest service. Showing our guests and visitors an authentic Milwaukee experience, one that merges modern style and sophisticated comfort with pure Wisconsin hospitality.
Core Benefits:
Team Member Travel Perks:
Professional Development:
Dedicated training and development with opportunities for growth
42% of our supervisory/management roles in 2022 were filled internally through team member promotions!
Educational and professional certification assistance
Health and Wellness:
Financial:
How do I make a difference on my team?
Identify and pursue new and repeat business through prospecting calls, visits, site tours, lunches and networking events and oversees all Level 1 client partners
Manages sales staff to include: hiring, training, coaching and development of managed personnel based on performance and accountability
Understands and continuously evaluates market conditions, competitive set and market pricing to position properties to be rate leaders in local market
Achieve/exceed budgeted revenue goals and market share goals
Constantly monitor optimal business mix and continually identify and develop new markets and products to proactively react to changing market conditions.
Properly manage time between managing direct sales and marketing efforts with primary focus on developing corporate accounts, group sales and meeting and event sales based on determined market mix
Work with property and revenue management team to ensure proper revenue management functions, rate and inventory management and forecasting are being fully evaluated to optimize revenues based on demand. This includes space utilization of banquet/meeting space and sales department expenses
What does success look like in this role?
Prior supervisory experience required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Hospitality preferred
5+ years’ in progressive property sales with leadership responsibilities
Effective talent management and staff development experience
Must be financially adept and accountable in managing to budget
Must have experience in the development and execution of sales and marketing plans
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of revenue management principles to maximize revenue
Effective planning, organization and time management skills
Experience with computer applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products and property management systems.
Experience with sales-based CRM applications (Delphi etc.)
Who is NCG Hospitality?
NCG Hospitality is a real estate and hospitality leader with 25+ properties, including Hilton and Marriott hotels, restaurants, and a conference center. For more than 40 years, NCG Hospitality has explored the limitless possibilities of the hospitality industry, grounded in our four core values of Growth, Fun, Trust, and Responsibility.
As you give your all to our guests on their unforgettable journeys, rest assured that we'll be there every step of the way, supporting you on your own thrilling adventure. Check out our jobs at ncgcareers.com and join our growing team!
NCG Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.