Now Hiring - Franchised Director of Sales in Fayetteville, NC

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Naman Hotels. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Naman Hotels, a leading owner and developer of hotels throughout the Southeast, is seeking a Director of Sales for our brand-new SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fayetteville. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our management team. Naman currently has 18 hotels within its portfolio with several more in development. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join us and be a part of our exponential growth.

Responsibilities include:

• The development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Soliciting group business within different market segments via prospecting and outside sales calls
• Identifying, prospecting, securing, and managing leisure / transient business in order to meet and exceed annual and monthly budgeted room nights and room revenue
• Maintaining rapport and developing future business with existing contacts
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce a profitable mix of sales.
• Attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations in order to generate sales for the hotel.
• Conducting site tours
• Maintaining customer database
• Preparing contracts and BEO's and maintain departmental communication to ensure delivery of flawless events.
• Developing and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of 2 years hotel sales experience
• Marriott experience strongly preferred
• Market knowledge strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Internet
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills
• Effective communication
• Professional and ethical
• Excellent customer service skills
• Quick learner and hard worker
• Team player and ability to get along with others
• Available to meet guests which may include weekends
• Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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