Director of Sales

About the role

The Redmont is a historic hotel in downtown Birmingham, offering easy access to the city's theater district and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. It features a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary WiFi, and rooftop views. SPIRE Hospitality manages the hotel, focusing on providing memorable guest experiences and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Offer unparalleled service with warmth and attentiveness
• Lead and oversee the Sales & Catering Department
• Participate in annual budget planning, goal setting, and implementation alongside the General Manager
• Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, and train team members in Sales & Catering procedures and techniques
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships within the Sales & Catering team and across other hotel departments
• Ensure guest satisfaction by orchestrating remarkable experiences from the moment guests arrive at the convention or meeting space

Requirements

• 6 years Hotel Sales/Convention Service Management experience preferred
• 6 years Sales Management experience required
• Confident utilizing MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Previous experience with hotel PMS systems a plus (examples: OPERA, OnQ)
• Food Handlers Certification
• Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Early Pay or Earned Wage Access
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet discount programs
• Identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, and flexible spending accounts
• Matched 401K
• Life, critical accident or illness, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off
• Wellness programs and wonderful hotel discounts

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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