Director of Sales Holiday Inn Express Fargo, ND

About the role

The Director of Sales will develop and implement the total sales effort of the hotel, secure new accounts, maintain existing accounts, and execute sales and marketing strategies to maximize profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services.
• Attending networking events, developing and maintaining relationships with local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending meetings and conventions to generate sales.
• Conducting site tours.
• Maintaining customer database.
• Developing and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the profit plan and reporting variances/projections to management.

Requirements

• Experienced Director of Sales with 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems.
• Knowledge of OPERA, STS, and Profit sword.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills.
• Team player, professional, and lead with integrity.
• Able to meet guests, including weekends.
• Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel!

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and speaks English with excellent grammar and communication skills.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Salary range: $65k - $70k.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more.

Pay

• $65k - $70k annually.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Company Information

Hotel Equities is a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company based in Atlanta. We are committed to creating a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests' expectations and make a distinct difference in people's lives. Our core values define who we are and how we conduct ourselves with investors, guests, and one another.

What We Can Offer You

• Salary range: $65k - $70k annually.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more.
• Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hotel Equities is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.