Marketing professor Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

At Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Tuscaloosa, we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service and modern accommodations. Our hotels are seeking an energetic and driven Director of Sales to lead our sales efforts, build strong community relationships, and maximize revenue opportunities in a competitive market.

Position Summary

The Director of Sales will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive occupancy, increase market share, and grow revenue. This role requires a proactive, hands-on professional who thrives on relationship building, prospecting new business, and delivering measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan to achieve room revenue and market share goals.
• Prospect, negotiate, and close new business across corporate, group, and leisure segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, community partners, and local organizations.
• Conduct property tours, presentations, and client entertainment to showcase the hotel.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor performance, and demand generators.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and Revenue Management team to optimize pricing and inventory.
• Maintain accurate records in the hotel's sales and catering system.
• Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences.
• Provide weekly and monthly sales activity reports to ownership and management.

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