Now Hiring - Holiday Inn Express - Hotel Sales Director in Tampa, FL

Full description of the position

Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We're looking for a dedicated director of sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. You'll be in charge of developing our sales strategy and goals, training and assessing our sales force, collaborating with sales managers, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business from various hotel sectors. Our ideal candidate is a leader, innovator, hard worker, and brings 5+ years of sales experience to the role. Apply now if this sounds like you!

Compensation

: $55,000

Responsibilities

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• Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data
• Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
• Deliver previous and upcoming week's sales activity reports, as well as monthly sales expense reports, and meet with department managers to keep them up to date on all hotel sales-related expenses
• Develop and implement sales strategies that maintain high levels of occupancy and profitability through coordination with department managers
• Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network

Qualifications

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• Must have relevant experience of 5+ years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field
• Proven track record of sales success in lead-generation and closing skills
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office About Company Our property's vision is to have a positive impact. We value relationships, reputation, and returns for all employees, not just owners