Director of Sales and Marketing
$106,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Director of Sales & Marketing will lead the sales team at the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago Downtown, focusing on driving top-line revenues through strategic leadership and data-driven decision making. Responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies, optimizing revenue through insights and analytics, and ensuring team engagement through effective recruitment and training. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of sales management experience in the hotel industry and two years in an upscale brand, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five years sales management experience within hotel industry
- Minimum two years at an upscale brand in past five years in sales management
- Able to resolve conflicts; guests, supervisor and employee
- Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
- Ability to travel occasionally
- High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
Desired Qualifications
- General knowledge of contract laws
- Experience managing owner relationships
- Expert computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, Delphi and/or Opera, including Catering and Convention Services deliverables
- Knowledge of hotel operations including preparation of business plans, budget forecasting, quality assurance program, hospitality law, and long-range planning
Additional Requirements
- All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.
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