Now Hiring - Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites - Director of Sales in Wilmington, NC

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Exciting Director of Sales Opportunity! We are actively seeking a Director of Sales to lead our sales efforts and drive market share growth while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual eager to work with Choice Hotels , a company consistently recognized as a great place to work! In addition to a relocation package and excellent bonus opportunities , this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while working alongside a dedicated team. A strong Director of Sales will be able to: * Quickly understand market conditions and provide leadership around maximizing opportunities for revenue growth from new and current customer base and nearby competition * Drive a culture of success and effective sales tactics * Develop cohesion with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Revenue Management, Regional Sales staff and other potential staff members to ensure alignment and open communication * Possess excellent selling skills and style to connect quickly with customers The Director of Sales should also be able to work closely and collaborate effectively with: * All key leaders across the hotel to include the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Front Office Manager, and other Operational Leaders * CUSA Regional Sales Leadership, and Revenue Management * Additional Corporate Staff and key members across the Corporate level to include Human Resources, Centralized Accounting, and Senior Operations staff members. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Strong focus on the growth of Total Hotel Revenue and positive RevPAR Index Change Year-Over-Year your ability to influence and increase these upon starting is key * Understanding and execution of the Sales Process to effectively contract group business and secure corporate negotiated rate accounts * Understand and champion the hotels overall Business Plan with a strong focus on execution * Ensure a strong understanding of the hotel's Comp Set and provide any recommendations to the General Manager Education and Experience: * High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) with 3-5 years of Hotel Sales experience. * Strong understanding of Hotel Sales and Comp Sets with a proven track record of success * Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written your ability to communicate and influence by word and writing is a must * Basic Computer Skills you must have the ability to communicate effectively through email as well as manipulate and analyze information quickly from spreadsheets and databases The Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status. Brand: Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites Address: 5229 Market St Wilmington, NC 28405 Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person