Now Hiring - Travel Director of Sales in Milwaukee, WI

Join our team at The Trade Hotel, the Official Hotel of Deer District now hiring a Director of Sales.

We are looking for talented people that will celebrate the fabric of our city and take pride in providing amazing guest service. Showing our guests and visitors an authentic Milwaukee experience, one that merges modern style and sophisticated comfort with pure Wisconsin hospitality.

Core Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• Paid time off and Personal Days
• Paid volunteer hours Earn money for community service!
• Flexible schedules

Team Member Travel Perks:

• Worldwide Marriott and/or Hilton hotel stays starting at $49/night
• Free night stays at NCG Hospitality hotels

Professional Development:

• Dedicated training and development with opportunities for growth
• 42% of our supervisory/management roles in 2022 were filled internally through team member promotions!
• Educational and professional certification assistance

Health and Wellness:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Virtual telehealth services
• Team Member Assistance Program with mental health resources
• TeleDoc confidential counseling
• Health and fitness monthly reimbursement program

Financial:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2% of team member contributions
• Same day pay option
• Health Savings Account

How do I make an impact on my team?

• Identify and pursue new and repeat business through prospecting calls, visits, site tours, lunches and networking events and oversees all Level 1 client partners
• Manages sales team to include: hiring, training, coaching and development of managed personnel based on performance and accountability
• Understands and continuously evaluates market conditions, competitive set and market pricing to position hotel to be the rate leader and premier meeting event destination
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and growing a collaborative and effective relationship with Visit Milwaukee team to market and sell the hotel on a local, regional and national level.
• Achieve/exceed budgeted revenue goals and market share goals
• Consistently monitor optimal business mix and continually identify and develop new markets and products to proactively react to changing market conditions.
• Properly manage time between managing direct sales and marketing efforts with primary focus on developing corporate accounts, group sales and meeting and event sales based on determined market mix
• Work with hotel and revenue management team to ensure proper revenue management functions, rate and inventory management and forecasting are being fully evaluated to optimize revenues based on demand. This includes space utilization of banquet/meeting space and sales department expenses

What does success look like in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Hospitality preferred
• 5+ years’ in progressive hotel sales with leadership responsibilities
• Effective talent management and staff development experience
• Must be financially adept and accountable in managing to budget
• Must have experience in the development and execution of sales and marketing plans
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of revenue management principles to maximize revenue
• Effective planning, organization and time management skills
• Experience with computer applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products and property management systems.
• Experience with sales-based CRM applications (Delphi, CI/TY.)
• Prior supervisory experience required

Who is NCG Hospitality?
NCG Hospitality is a real estate and hospitality leader with 25+ properties, including Hilton and Marriott hotels, restaurants, and a conference center. For more than 40 years, NCG Hospitality has explored the limitless possibilities of the hospitality industry, grounded in our four core values of Growth, Fun, Trust, and Responsibility.

As you give your all to our guests on their unforgettable journeys, rest assured that we'll be there every step of the way, supporting you on your own thrilling adventure. Check out our jobs at ncgcareers.com and join our growing team!

NCG Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.