Area Director of Sales-Moses Lake & Ellensburg, WA (HYBRID)

The Hotel Group, Powered by Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development, and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Area Director of Sales for the 84-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Moses Lake, WA & 76-room TownePlace Suites in Ellensburg, WA Your expertise shapes us: The Area Director of Sales will be responsible for the development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services. Attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending local and out-of-town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotelConducting site toursMaintaining customer databaseDeveloping contracts and following up with customersDeveloping and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management

You Are:

An experienced Director of Sales with 2+ years of hotel sales experienceExperience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems.

Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skillsTeam player, professional, and lead with integrityAvailable to meet guests which may include weekendsAbility to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel!

We are:

Hotel Equities is an award-winning hospitality company with a diverse culture and a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests' expectations and make a distinct difference in people's lives.

At Hotel Equities, we have redefined business culture and captured it in our core values. From our Atlanta-based headquarters throughout all of our hotels, these values arent posted on a wall and are ignored. They define who we are and how we conduct ourselves with investors, guests and one another. Hotel Development Company | Hotel Equities What we can offer you:

Salary•75,000•80,000, annually

Insurance:

Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and

Flexible Savings AccountRetirement:

After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match

Paid Time Off:

Vacation Time•80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked

Paid Holidays:

New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas DayOther benefits: : Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Cell phone allowance, Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals.