Now Hiring - Candlewood Suites - Sales Director in Grand Rapids, MI

Full description of the position

At Candlewood Suites, we believe the world would be a better place if everyone had the personal and physical space to create a sense of normalcy when travelling for a long period of time. Our guests have come to depend on us for reliable services and amenities that support their independent ways. Its our mission to provide your space to settle in.

Our company is looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Director to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to increase sales, managing a team of sales professionals, and creating and maintaining relationships with clients. Generates revenue to meet or exceed budget expectations. Works closely with the General Manager to develop an effective marketing plan and direct the sales effort as described in the marketing plan. The Sales Director must have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the sales process, and the ability to think strategically and creatively.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet company goals.
• Analyze sales data and trends to identify areas of improvement.
• Manage customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Monitor competitor activities and develop strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
• Organize and attend sales meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Establishes and maintains accounts, and develops relationships in the marketplace.
• Identifies and analyzes competition, both locally and regionally.
• Ensures prompt and systematic servicing of all business accounts.
• Develops and maintains marketing plan and sales budget.
• Maintains all sales systems, such as sales records and reports, conference calendar, traces of history and potentials, logs of groups not previously accommodated, and mailing lists.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person