Regional Director of Sales

Are you located in or looking to relocate to the Omaha/Council Bluffs area? Have you been a Director of Sales in Hotels and feel like you are ready for the next step in your career? Then please read further!

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available after 60 days

• DailyPay

• 401k

• Paid Training

• Paid PTO

• Referral program

• Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel Corporation hotels and restaurants

SUMMARY

Kinseth Hospitality is excited to grow our Regional Director of Sales Team. Our RDOS team assist in overseeing on-property sales effort to increase revenues at area properties and assist in sales training on-property. Within Kinseth Hospitality, the RDOS team are sales experts in not only sales technique but in brand tools to educate our sales force. This position is perfect for an experienced Hotel Director of Sales that is looking to grow in their career; looking for the “next step”. We are eager to find someone that has worked with several large Hospitality companies (Marriott, Hilton and/or IHG) and varying brand experience (full service, select service, extended stay). This role is ideal for someone that wants to challenge themselves by working in several markets and hotel brands, mentor hotel sales teams and help create a hotel specific plan to meet & exceed annual hotel budget and goals.

Qualifications for position

· Must have at least 5 years Hotel Director of Sales experience

· Must have full-service hotel experience, including Food & Beverage experience

· Able to travel 75% of the time and has a valid driving record

· Experience with Delphi FDC, and/or Delphi Standard Sales Systems

· Multi brand experience

· Prior management of a sales team

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Travel to designated hotels to increase sales efforts and oversees area hotels (will be assigned)

· Work with Corporate Director of Sales on schedule

· Work with regional sales team on all properties, growing revenues and post all activities for properties in a recap to Basecamp when relevant

· Regularly plans travel and sales and marketing activities for individual property visits and communicates with individual General Managers and Director of Operations.

· Plans, documents and post his/her weekly schedule via Basecamp & shares calendar with corporate sales staff

· Trains new and existing General Managers and/or property sales representative (sales personnel) and provides support and sales assistance.

· Performs outside sales with sales personnel in their local markets. Coaches and trains sales personnel as needed in conducting outside sales calls on selected accounts and new business sources.

· Assists with new property ramp-up where necessary.

· Conducts Sales Audits when appropriate.

· Set up individual sales call and production goals with individual sales personnel.

· Monitors and ensures sales personnel are actively performing sales calls and activities and reporting weekly to Basecamp

· May negotiate rates and services on behalf of the hotel based upon the predetermined rate strategy of the individual hotels.

· Researches and stays familiar with individual communities and markets.

· Coordinates and documents quarterly marketing plans with all hotels in region.

· Monitors and ensures sales personnel are participating in KHC marketing projects and initiatives.

· Assists in access and training in all hotel team’s utilization of their sales system i.e. Delphi FDC, Delphi Standard

· Coaches sales personnel in local community involvement. CVB, Chamber, local groups, and associations.

· Participates in sales blitzes and promotions.

· Preparation of regular and special reports as may be required by the Corporate Director of Sales and Director of Operations.

KHC POLICIES: Responsible for following all KHC policies and procedures as set forth in the KHC handbook and property specific guidelines/standards. These policies include dress code, safety, and performance standards. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 1-4 employees in the Sales Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; monitoring and appraising work performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college and 3-5 years’ experience; or bachelor’s degree and one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Franchise specific certification if required by the franchise of the business unit. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, grasp or type; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist; smell; and to push, pull or lift over 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.