Job Description
Qualifications
Prior Director of Sales or National Sales experience selling major downtown markets is required
Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state
Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients
Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
Strong organization and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession
Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic function
Responsibilities
Property visits to both hotels would be expected to occur no less than every other week
This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for the assigned hotels
This individual will be responsible for direct sales, follow-up sales, administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching
Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing, and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets
Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue
Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue
Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations
Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster
In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts
Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients
Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein
Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market
Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics
Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics
Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue
With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations
Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations
Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis
Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e
Travel on a weekly basis as required
Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management
Job description
The Area Director of Sales is responsible for planning and managing the overall sales and marketing function for two Marriott branded hotels in the Clovis NM market! This position is eligible for REMOTE-BASED work for candidates who reside up to 2 hours away from the Clovis NM area. Property visits to both hotels would be expected to occur no less than every other week. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for the assigned hotels. This individual will be responsible for direct sales, follow-up sales, administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing, and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Prior Director of Sales or National Sales experience selling major downtown markets is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic function
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster. In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.
Prior Director of Sales or National Sales experience selling major downtown markets is required
Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state
Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients
Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
Strong organization and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession
Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic function
Responsibilities
Property visits to both hotels would be expected to occur no less than every other week
This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for the assigned hotels
This individual will be responsible for direct sales, follow-up sales, administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching
Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing, and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets
Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue
Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue
Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations
Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster
In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts
Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients
Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein
Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market
Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics
Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics
Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue
With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations
Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations
Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis
Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e
Travel on a weekly basis as required
Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management
Job description
The Area Director of Sales is responsible for planning and managing the overall sales and marketing function for two Marriott branded hotels in the Clovis NM market! This position is eligible for REMOTE-BASED work for candidates who reside up to 2 hours away from the Clovis NM area. Property visits to both hotels would be expected to occur no less than every other week. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for the assigned hotels. This individual will be responsible for direct sales, follow-up sales, administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing, and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Prior Director of Sales or National Sales experience selling major downtown markets is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic function
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster. In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Area Sales Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Lubbock offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.
