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Holiday Inn Norwich
10 Laura Boulevard
Norwich, CT 06360
135 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels

Compensation:

$60,000 to $70,000 per year, Full-Time

Opportunity:

Director of Sales
Develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations, and community partnerships.
Your Growth Path
Area Director of Sales

• Regional Director of Sales
• Corporate Director of Sales
• VP of Sales
  Your Focus
  Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.

Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
Public relations and community marketing experience required.
Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.
HHM Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Company Match
Free Basic Life Insurance
Travel Discounts
Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
Educational/Professional Development
Technology Reimbursements
Work Environment and Context
Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
Moderate travel between hotel and client’s locations required.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability

• Hearts That Serve
• Only Excellence
• Stay Nimble
• Own It
  Posted June 11, 2025
  21 Holiday Inn Norwich
  Our Hotel
  The Holiday Inn Norwich hotel offers inviting accommodations, unmatched hospitality and array of guest friendly services.

Enjoy this Norwich Hotel which is close to attractions like Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut College, United States Coast Guard Academy and Mystic Connecticut. The Holiday Inn Norwich hotel is also a favorite of business travelers due to the hotel’s location close to many Norwich CT,Preston CT, Montville CT, and Plainfield CT businesses.
Guests love the Holiday Inn Norwich convenient location set back off of I-395. Enjoy our indoor pool, fitness center and complimentary shuttle transportation to nearby Mohegan Sun Casino.
Join us for breakfast at our on-site restaurant to start your day off right. For lunch and dinner, you’ll want to eat at our Scorzz Sports Bar & Grill!. Have fun playing pool and check out our daily specials.
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