Director of Sales ($125k-145k)

3400 Market St, Riverside, California 92501 Blending regional style and familiar ease, Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown, nestled in the Inland Empire. Just steps to the Riverside Convention Center, making us the ideal spot for your next trade show or business conference. Our hotel features 293 comfortable accommodations, including 24 spacious suites, perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. Just moments from our doorsteps, you'll find popular destinations, such as Fox Performing Arts Center, the historic Mission Inn and the University of California, Riverside. Our hotel is also a mile from the Riverside County Superior Courthouse, major corporations and 10 miles from March Air Reserve Base. Prepare for your meeting in our business center, relax in our concierge lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres or get down to business in our 11,000 square feet of meeting space. Turn any stay into a relaxing getaway at Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center. Job Description Position Summary: The Director of Sales administers, directs, manages and controls the sales and marketing department to maximize sales revenue for the hotel and ensure an aggressive approach by all sales staff to meet budgeted goals and key hotel drivers. While the Director of Sales reports directly to the General Manager, the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager will interface and assist in the direction of the Sales and Marketing function at the property. Core Responsibilities: Develop sales strategies for property, including targeted market segments, rate management, solicitation procedures and advertising. Develop a realistic annual marketing plan, forecast with monthly reviews to update and modify as required by market conditions. Emphasize control procedures and yield management to assure a proper balance of rate availability to market demand. Establish and executive an effective outside sales program. Direct internal servicing of groups. Act in concert with hotel management team and property General Manager. Train all sales and marketing staff, holding them accountable to actionable results. Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates. Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and a positive attitude in each and every encounter. Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by General Manager. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written 3 years proven hotel sales experience, demonstrating proven creative thinking and results driven leadership skills High work ethic and self-initiative Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite Some travel may be required Regular attendance according to established guidelines May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property Must possess basic computational ability Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time. Salary range 125k-145k depending on experience. Location Riverside Marriott-RALMC Requirements Physical Requirements: Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time Lift approximately ten (10) pounds Good communication skills, both written and verbal Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed Status Full-time undefined Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws #J-18808-Ljbffr RadNet, Inc.