Director of Sales

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Director of Sales

Full Time Knightdale, NC, US
18 days ago Requisition ID: 1653
Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually
Director of Sales
Embark on an exciting hotel career with Crown Hotel & Travel Management, LLC. From hotel management jobs to front-line interaction with hotel guests and important behind-the-scenes hospitality jobs, Crown Hotel & Travel Management, LLC offers a variety of opportunities for job growth and exciting careers in the hospitality industry.
Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Supplemental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Training
Goals and Incentive pay (30% bonus potential)
Phone allowance and expensed travel costs
Fantastic Company Culture
Pay

$50,00.00 - $55,000.00
Corporate Director of Sales and General Manager
Primary Objective

The Director of Sales and Marketing handles all outside sales for the hotel including group rooms, events, and meeting space, and corporate negotiated contracts. A great deal of this position is outside the hotel traveling and selling to clients. However, some of the position includes coordinating the details of the sales department with operations as it relates to groups, meetings, events and corporate guests as directed by the Corporate Director of Sales and General Managers.
Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all types of solicitation to include phone, email, direct mail and in person cold calling/appointments
Build strong personal relationships with clients through networking and client entertainment, while trying to cultivate new client/relationships
Responsible for identifying each weeks projected solicitations
Review group and catering inquiries weekly to ensure all leads are evaluated for proper follow up, maximization of revenues and training opportunities
Complete brand standard training
Attend weekly revenue meetings with brand as directed by GM and Revenue Manager
Attend Industry related events (AENC, MPI, Chamber Events, etc.)
Assist in end of month reports with GMs
Responsible for proper communications to entire hotel staff
Review and update weekly and monthly meeting room calendars to all departments including meeting room set up and billing
To develop all marketing material to include but not limited to brochures, sales kits and online promotions
Requirements

Excellent communication, administrative, clerical, record-keeping and computing skills are essential for this position. Reliable transportation, automobile insurance and driver’s license. Self-motivated and have a strong desire to assist with phone solicitations. Knowledge of hotel sales practices is preferred but not required. Must be a team player with a can do attitude. Must be involved in the local community and participate in local trade organizations. May include nights and possible weekends for group and meeting room assistance including but not limited to room setups, AV assistance and welcoming groups. Will require frequent travel. Hotel experience preferred, but not required. Some sales experience required.
Preferred

Knowledge of Delphi and Hilton PMS knowledge is a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to travel frequently
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

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