Director of Sales
$90,000–$94,000 year
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
EXPIREDNew Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$90,000–$94,000 yearSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Conduct outside sales calls, obtain new accounts, and perform site tours to drive revenue for the hotel. Forecast occupancy fluctuations, create promotional materials, and communicate daily with the General Manager to meet budgeted REVPAR targets. Direct, train, and supervise Sales and Catering Managers while ensuring front desk staff are familiar with key accounts. Balance market segments based on demand sources and principal competition to maximize revenue. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work in stressful situations.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License required
- Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence professionals and/or hotel guests
- Know the hotel's demand segments, and sources of business for each and balances market segments according to supply and demand
- Knowledge of the principal competition for each market segment
- Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and desire for achievement
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
- Ability to work well in stressful situations
- Regularly required to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time
- Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using Hotel Sales Force Automation (Delphi, STS, etc.) is a plus
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