Now Hiring - The Richardson Hotel - Sales Director in Buffalo, NY

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Overview The Director of Sales - has direct oversight of planning and managing the overall sales and marketing for a historic hotel. The intention is to achieve optimal occupancy, growth in existing accounts, and generating new business, all to maximize total revenue and meet/exceed hotel profit objectives. This role will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotels sales division including, but not limited to , direct sales efforts, follow-up, and proper sales administration and training. This role will ultimately recommend the sales forecast, marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs and annual budget for the property; manages within approved plans and budgets. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; Responsibilities - Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals - Self Motivated - Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with clients - Analyze sales data and market trends to optimize strategies - Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients - Provide exceptional customer service and support to maintain client satisfaction Skills - Proficiency triple seat, Delphi, Opera/ Opera Cloud,Synxis - Demonstrated success in sales, particularly in Hotel/Hospitality sales - Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals - Experience in outside / Inside sales and account management - Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions -Self Starter -High Energy -Responsible for Corporate Sales - Exceptional customer service skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: * Buffalo, NY 14213 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Buffalo, NY 14213: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person