DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

Job Details

Job Location

New Orleans , LA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$110000.00 - $120000.00 Salary

Job Shift

Day

Description

Job Purpose : Generation of budgeted top line revenue and RevPAR for the hotel through a successful revenue management strategy.

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead, train & mentor sales staff including hiring, coaching development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Perform as the driver of all revenue and ensure quarterly and annual revenue goals are achieved for the hotel.
• Develop sales action plans, and forecast and evaluate trends to modify strategies that will enhance revenues effectively.
• Ensure hotel participation in all brand revenue management initiatives.
• Assist in the production of annual hotel business plan.
• Develop and maintain departmental budget.
• Lead property revenue meetings always insuring revenue maximization and profit in all areas.
• Ensure that hotel credit procedures and audit guidelines are followed.
• Timely submission of required reports to General Manager, Regional Vice President and DDC Corporate Office.
• Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and companies.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with DDC Corporate Sales & Marketing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Education - Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.

Experience - Minimum 3 years hotel sales experience.

Licenses / Certifications - Possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to customer appointments.