Director of Sales

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompensation : $70,000 per year

Job TypeFull-time

DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Director of Sales to join our team and oversee our sales department. Your daily activities will involve outside sales calls, obtaining new accounts, conducting site tours, and networking with the local business community to drive sales for your hotels. You will also be accountable for forecasting, creating promotional materials, and constantly communicating with your General Manager

This position may require flexible scheduling availability.

RequirementsJob Requirements :

Solicit, negotiate, and book both new and repeat businessActively sell room nights through outside sales calls, telemarketing, site tours, etc.Meet or exceed the budgeted REVPAR for the hotels Prepare hotels' annual marketing and sales plans based on the hotel's position and strengths within each market segmentForecasts occupancy fluctuations based on changing market conditions and directs selling activities to maximize revenueEnsure that team members (specifically front desk staff) are familiar with key accounts and "specifics" relating to business booked in the hotelsJob Qualifications :

Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and / or hotel guestsKnow the hotels' demand segments, sources of business for each and balance market segments according to supply and demandKnowledge of the principal competition for each market segmentHighly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessaryAbility to work well in stressful situationsTraining :

Absolute Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Absolute Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

Rewarding Hard Work : Incentive based bonus programFree room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within MarriottDiscounts for friends and family for MarriottTeam Member of the Month, Quarter, and Year recognition and bonusCareer Growth opportunities