Hotel Director Of Sales GF Hotels and Resorts

• Lombard, IL, US Posted 13 hours ago Description We're on the lookout for a director of sales committed to helping our busy Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook meet its sales goals. You will be responsible for designing our sales strategy and revenue targets, training and evaluating our sales personnel, and ensuring that we generate new and recurring business through various areas of revenue. Our ideal applicant is a leader, innovator, and hard worker with 5+ years of sales experience. If you are looking to drive revenue for a top-notch hotel, apply today! Responsibilities Formulate sales strategies that sustain high levels of occupancy and profitability in collaboration with department managers and their goals Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network Organize meetings with department heads, report on sales activity for the previous and upcoming weeks, and produce a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenses Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast Create methods to help the sales team reach and surpass monthly room booking targets that are in line with the hotel's overall revenue management goals Qualifications Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills Displays a proven track record of sales success by lead-generation and closing Must have a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field Prior experience in the hospitality field is a plus Prior experience of 5+ years as a sales professional in a related field is required Compensation $80,000 - $85,000 yearly About GF Hotels and Resorts GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the enterprising spirit, with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality. At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.