Director of Sales

Director Of Sales

Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We're looking for a dedicated director of sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. You'll be in charge of developing our sales strategy and goals, training and assessing our sales force, collaborating with sales managers, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business from various hotel sectors. Our ideal candidate is a leader, innovator, hard worker, and brings 5+ years of sales experience to the role. Apply now if this sounds like you!
Responsibilities
Generate new revenue by using a targeted outbound sales strategy that includes personal calls in your network, phone solicitation to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups or corporations
Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
Report on sales activities for the previous and future weeks in meetings with department leaders, and prepare a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenditures
Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast
Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
Qualifications
Exemplary communication skills, leadership skills, and analytical skills
Displays a proven track record of sales success by lead-generation and closing
We prefer someone with prior hospitality experience but is not required
Must be able to use basic computer software including Microsoft Office
Must have relevant experience of 5+ years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field
Compensation $75,000 - $82,400 yearly About Holiday Inn Redding
Our Redding Hotel is near the Shasta Cascade Region.
The Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center Redding is centrally located within Shasta County businesses and attractions, offering the perfect location for corporate and leisure travelers alike. The hotel has a little over 8,000 square feet of customizable event and meeting space.