Director of Sales| Staybridge Suites Rochester, MN

Hotel Equities, a award‑winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of Sales for Staybridge Suites in Rochester, MN.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Sales will be responsible for the development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services.
• Attend networking events, develop and maintain good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attend local and out‑of‑town meetings and conventions to generate sales for the hotel.
• Conduct site tours.
• Maintain customer database.
• Develop contracts and follow up with customers.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget and monitor sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and accurately report variances/projections to management.

Qualifications

• Experienced Director of Sales with 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills.
• Team player, professional, and lead with integrity.
• Available to meet guests, which may include weekends.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel.

Benefits

• $67,000‑$70,000, salary based on experience.
• Bonus.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more.
• Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals.

EOE/DFW

Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability/family & medical leave applicant

Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that a Director of Sales may be asked to perform.

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