Now Hiring - Comfort Inn and Suites Wadsworth - Director of Sales in New Orleans, LA

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The Wyndham Garden Barrone Plaza, located at 201 Barrone st, in New Orleans, is currently seeking a Director of Sales. The Director of Sales is responsible for directing, coordinating, training, and supervising the Sales Managers, Catering Manager(s), and the Sales Administrators in all sales-related activities, including direct sales efforts, follow-up and proper sales administration. He/she is also responsible for growing existing accounts and generating new business to ensure the Rooms revenues and Catering revenues meet or exceed budget in order to maximize revenue and profits, and to improve the hotel's performance in the marketplace. Education & Experience: * At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 5 years of hotel sales experience. * Supervisory experience required. * IHG experience preferred Essential (partial list): * Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies. * Meet or exceed set goals. * Operate the Sales Department within established sales expense budget. * Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled. * Be responsible for developing a Manager in Development (MID or DOSID) as assigned by the Corporate Office, including sign-off on all competencies, and assist in his/her placement. * Coordinate group, transient and catering bookings to maximize profits. * Initiate and follow up on leads. * Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program. * Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market and ensure that the Sales Team is held accountable for those accounts within their respective territories. * Coordinate all non-group transient sales and catering solicitations to maximize overall profits. * Administer training in the Sales and Catering departments, according to Expotel Hospitality Service standards. * Assist in the preparation of required reports in a timely manner. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Travel reimbursement * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Bonus opportunities Schedule: * Day shift Experience: * DOS: 3 years (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Required) Work Location: In person