Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis - Director Sales OEM

The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting / exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets.  Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and / or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills : opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales / marketing / hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following :

PROPERTY INFORMATION :

Within walking distance of Target Field, this property is connected to the climate-controlled Skyway footbridge in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and offers complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi. Every room at Hampton Inn and Suites – Minneapolis / Downtown provides a 42-inch flat-screen LCD HDTV with premium cable, a small refrigerator and coffee maker. A 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour business center are available on-site at Downtown Minneapolis Hampton Inn and Suites. Guests can grab a snack from the 24-hour snack shop. University of Minnesota and Minneapolis Convention Center are both a 10-minute drive away from the hotel. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 9 miles away.

Application deadline for Colorado positions :

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