Now Hiring - MCR Investors LLC - Task Force Director of Sales in New York, NY

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The*Task Force Director of Sales* is responsible for the sales strategies and functions of the hotel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : * This role is for the true road warrior as travel will be 100%. * Develop and execute strategic plans in support of achieving optimal occupancy and ADR growth. * Maximize total revenues and control expenses to meet and exceed hotel profitability objectives. * Oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing, and coaching. * Supervise the sales team where applicable. * Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked, including generating proposals, writing contracts and customer correspondence. * Oversee the event management of group bookings and ensure seamless on-property experience for all contracted customers. * Proactively develop action plans, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients. * Build and maintain professional and active relationships with clients, third-party meeting planners, referral sites, and other key sources as lead generators. * Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations by Positively represent the hotel on site visits, trade shows, and sales calls. * Attend any meetings and any other functions required by the hotel or management, even outside typical office hours. * Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate. * Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. * Sales experience in hospitality or in a related field. * Valid driver's license in the applicable state. * Possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills. * Ability to influence others and negotiate. * Have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing. * Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks. * General database management knowledge. * Ability to take initiative, to succeed under pressure, and meet deadlines. * Basic market knowledge. * Strong organization and presentation skills * Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. * Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. * Must have a desire to serve all guests. * Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree or certification in Hospitality, Marketing, or related field. * Brand knowledge. * Professionally well connected in local market. Our Company * MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. * Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia. * MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities. * MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels. * MCR was named one of* _Fast Company_*' s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020. * MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award , the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer. * For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) , the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA *What we offer/What 's in it for you? * Hotel Discounts * Weekly Pay * Paid Time Off * Retirement Options * Referral bonuses * Career advancement & upward mobility * Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members