Now Hiring - Hotel Equities Group, LLC - Director of Sales & Marketing in Seattle, WA

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The Sound Hotel is a prestigious, Four Diamond, and multi-award-winning hotel known for our exceptional hospitality and luxurious accommodations. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades in the industry. Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development, and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of Sales and Marketing for The Sound Hotel in Seattle, WA. Your expertise shapes us: The Director of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for the development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: * Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services. * Attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending local and out-of-town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotel * Conducting site tours * Maintaining customer database * Developing contracts and following up with customers * Developing and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management You Are: * An experienced Director of Sales and Marketing with 5+ years of hotel sales experience * Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems. * Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. * Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills * Team player, professional, and lead with integrity * Available to meet guests which may include weekends * Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal) * Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel! We are: Hotel Equities is an award-winning hospitality company with a diverse culture and a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests' expectations and make a distinct difference in people's lives. At Hotel Equities, we have redefined business culture and captured it in our core values. From our Atlanta-based headquarters throughout all of our hotels, these values aren't posted on a wall and are ignored. They define who we are and how we conduct ourselves with investors, guests and one another. Salary : $120,000-$130,000 Insurance: Employer paid Medical, dental, vision insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance. Insurance also available for team members family; Medical, dental, vision,short-term, long-term disability, supplemental life insurance and Flexible spending account. Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time - 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day Other benefits: Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Cell phone allowance, Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals. EOE/DFW Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that a Director of Sales and Marketing may be asked to perform Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Have you ever been employed by Hotel Equities, LLC of The Hotel Group? Please provide dates employed. * What are your salary expectations for this position? * Do you have experience managing people in the workplace? * Why do you think you are the best candidate for this position? * Do you have Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt or Wyndham Sales Certification? * Do you have Lifestyle/Full-Service Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt or Wyndham experience? Work Location: In person