Hotel Sales Director

Description

We're on the lookout for a director of sales committed to helping our busy hotel meet its sales goals. You will be responsible for designing our sales strategy and revenue targets, training and evaluating our sales personnel, and ensuring that we generate new and recurring business through various areas of revenue. Our ideal applicant is a leader, innovator, and hard worker with 5+ years of sales experience. If you are looking to drive revenue for a top-notch hotel, apply today!

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing plan to grow occupancy, ADR, and long-term room nights

Build and maintain strong relationships with key local demand generators, including:
• Construction and trades
• Corporate and project-based business
• Relocation and housing agencies
• Healthcare, education, and government accounts
• Actively prospect new business through in-person sales calls, networking, site visits, and community engagement
• Negotiate and manage local corporate and project contracts
• Collaborate with the General Manager and revenue team to optimize pricing, length-of-stay strategies, and account production
• Track and report on sales activity, pipelines, and performance metrics
• Position Everhome Suites as the preferred choice for extended-stay travelers in the market

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as necessary for business
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry, with 1+ years in a leadership role
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and drive revenue growth
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and sales reporting tools