Area Director of Sales

Position Area Director of Sales Location Hampton Inn Vincennes, 2863 N Ford Rd., Vincennes, Indiana Job ID 12708 Overview General Hotels Corporation is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Area Director of Sales. This hybrid position focuses on developing and implementing sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue across Southern Indiana properties, including three sites: Vincennes and Jasper, Indiana, and Shelbyville, Kentucky. Duties and Responsibilities Achieving or exceeding individual sales goals and hotel budgets Developing and implementing effective sales strategies to maximize revenue generation Creating and executing Monthly/Quarterly Strategic Plan Managing lead sources to ensure quantity and quality of leads Seeking new customers through strategic and proactive outbound sales efforts for group, extended stay group and transient room revenue Conducting sales calls to key accounts or major prospects Developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups and companies Handling client site inspections Negotiating contracts and CRM activities Monitoring sales activities/performance to ensure revenue goals meet or exceed established plan. Accurately reporting variance/projections to the property General Manager. Weighing the value of each piece of business against hotel and company objectives Using corporate Revenue Management resources to help make informed decisions and maximize revenue. Qualifications Minimum of three years’ experience managing or leading a hotel sales team Knowledge of forecasting sales and budget analysis Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translating these into sales solutions. Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive. Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills including follow up, time management, ability to multi-task, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel with preferred experience in brand systems Prior experience with CRM preferred Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to effectively use technology to prospect, track, maintain account information, responding to RFPS, and comply with brand standards. Ability to travel as necessary to corporate/brand trainings and events (less than 20%) Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Telemedicine Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) with company match Earned Wage Access on-demand pay Company Paid Employee Assistance Program Perks through Benefit Hub Generous Time Off Package General Hotels Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr