Hotel Director Of Sales

GF Hotels and Resorts is excited to hire a highly motivated Director of Sales for our Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District Hotel. 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: • Deliver previous and upcoming week's sales activity reports, as well as monthly sales expense reports, and meet with department managers to keep them up to date on all hotel sales-related expenses • 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 • Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data • Develop and implement sales strategies that maintain high levels of occupancy and profitability through coordination with department managers • Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network Qualifications: • Exemplary communication skills, leadership skills, and analytical skills • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required • Proven track record of sales success in lead-generation and closing skills • Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required • Must be able to use basic computer software including Microsoft Office

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