Position
Director of Sales (Wild Palms Hotel)
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Summary
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
Organizational Context
As a member of the property's Executive Committee, the Director of Sales is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership.
Responsibilities
The Director of Sales has direct oversight of the Sales and Marketing operation of the hotel. The DOS has responsibility for the Sales and Marketing Budget/P&L, revenue forecasting, advertising, marketing, developing and writing business plans, and ownership meetings. The DOS is responsible for the supervision of sales managers, trainees, interns, and administrative staff. Additional responsibilities include the recruitment and hiring of sales staff, training, managing and coaching sales managers in their selling process in order to meet company goals and maximize hotel revenues. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge and able to train and monitor both the group and transient contractual agreement process, quoting rates, sending referrals, setting traces, and the management of retention, reactivation, and acquisition accounts. The DOS reports directly to the General Manager and Regional Vice President of Sales responsible for the hotel. Communication and organizational skills are of the utmost importance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000, which is the range that Wild Palms Hotel reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education. Great Sales Incentive Plan!
Qualifications
- 6 years or more of progressive hotel Sales experience (typically with Hyatt)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
- With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
- Demonstrated history of success
- Results driven, energetic, and focused
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
- Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Industry
Hospitality
Location
San Mateo, CA
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Additional Information
Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
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