Hotel Director of Sales

Full job description We are seeking a Director of Sales for our Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn by Hilton Bellingham Airport The Role Apply your competitive spirit and ability to influence others to solidify great partnerships! As a Director of Sales, you will motivate your team and lead by example to uncover and close new business for multiple properties in the same market. Your ability to connect with people in a meaningful way and your endless drive for meeting goals will both contribute to increased market share and positive financial results for each hotel. What you'll do Solicit, negotiate and book new business through proactive direct sales efforts. Build on existing relationships to maintain and grow our current customer and account base. Capture your client's vision and effectively convey their needs and requests within the hotels. Respond to all client inquiries, requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Develop rapport with key industry players in the community, including the local Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Meet or exceed weekly sales call goals to maintain your sales pipeline and monitor sales activity of the team to ensure they are focusing on the right business opportunities. Plan for success by participating in weekly sales meetings, recording and acting on future traces for accounts, customers and events, writing action plans and by preparing the annual marketing plans. Assist with financial reporting and other information as requested by management and/or owners. Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments. Requirements Previous sales experience in the hospitality or travel industry is preferred. To be successful in this role, you need strong verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to drive, read, write, type and use various forms of technology and reporting to discern and track sales records. Compensation $28.00 +

DOE Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person