Now Hiring - Kaimana Beach Hotel - Director of Sales & Marketing in Honolulu, HI

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The Director of Sales & Marketing is primarily responsible for leading & driving top line revenue strategy for segments to include group, volume transient & catering. The individual is additionally responsible for staying ahead of market trends, market share movement and ongoing competitive hotel analysis, while directing the property sales teams (rooms & catering) to insure budgeted revenues are met or exceeded. The Director of Sales is also responsible for managing the sales and marketing budget that supports revenue attainment. Fundamental Requirements: * Responsible for leading & driving top line revenue for traditional sales segments to include group, volume transient & catering. * Assesses & reacts to market trends, market share & the competitive hotel environment. * Act as the hotel's voice of the customer and communicate key issues/concerns at all levels of the organization. * Fluent in reading/assimilating/using Smith Travel Research data, financial P&L, mix of sales, forecasting, group pace/position & a wide array of traditional hotel reporting. * Ability to understand and communicate market trends, demand generators, supply/demand and economic factors affecting hotel performance. * Conduct comprehensive competitive set reviews, SWOT analysis & keep tabs on new supply. * Understand GEO source & ability to develop a plan to penetrate the primary markets. * Develop/implement key segment strategy & managing key accounts (both existing & target). * Design effective sales deployment schemes & market assignments. * Develop sales goals designed to achieve budget & market share targets. * Manage group pace measurement and set sales production goals. * Manage sales activity & travel schedule. Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree preferred in Marketing. * At least 3 years' experience as a sales leader, with prior hotel sales experience. General Requirements: * Experience dealing with/communicating with ownership groups and asset management. * Proficient in managing/using Delphi Sales Systems & PMS systems. * Experience working collaboratively with revenue management. * Well rounded knowledge of all market segments and channel sources, as well as ability to develop a strategic plan for each. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. * Ability to direct, lead, train, motivate & drive a direct sales team; and develop a cooperative & competitive team spirit & winning attitude. * Must be proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point. * Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines * Perform other duties as requested by management.