Director of Sales

313 rooms | 1,900 sq. ft. meeting/event space Amenities: rooftop pool with panoramic views, whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, three on-site restaurants, airport shuttle. Conveniently located next to the Shreveport Convention Center, just two blocks from the Red River and a mile from the Louisiana Boardwalk. With nearby offices, including Capital One, Shaw Industries, and Chesapeake Energy, this property offers an ideal environment for hospitality professionals focused on business and event-driven operations. The Director of Sales is responsible for the leadership and management of the sales team to include overseeing and coordinating Sales, Catering, Marketing, and Conference Services Managers. The Director of Sales will implement, monitor and control sales and marketing strategies. The Director of Sales is also responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goals. Job Title: Director of Sales Departments: Sales and Marketing Supervision Exercised: Sales and Marketing Department Supervision Received: General Manager with dotted line to Corporate Director of Sales MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Sales Manager or Associate Director of Sales in a similar sized property Skills & Knowledge Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead, train, and mentor a sales team. Proficiency in hotel sales systems, Microsoft Office, and PMS platforms. Knowledge of STR, TravelClick, forecasting, budgeting, and sales productivity reporting. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Understanding of group and catering pace, marketing plans, and financial expectations. Job Duties Lead, train, and manage the Sales, Catering, and Conference Services teams. Achieve or exceed budgeted revenues, RevPAR, and market penetration goals. Develop and execute sales strategies, action plans, and team goals. Oversee professional and timely proposals, contracts, and follow-up. Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management within the department. Conduct sales calls, client entertainment, and site inspections; maintain strong account relationships. Review and ensure accuracy of sales and group contracts. Collaborate with Revenue Management on pricing, forecasting, and business mix strategies. Assist with annual budget, marketing plans, and quarterly ownership presentations. Monitor team productivity, financial performance, and market conditions. Create and distribute monthly sales reports to senior leadership. Partner with Marketing on promotional strategies and brand visibility. Maintain accurate sales records and respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours. Address guest and client concerns and ensure corrective action. Perform other duties as assigned. HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr