Director of Sales & Marketing

About the role

The Director of Sales & Marketing oversees all aspects of sales, including achieving strategic objectives and business growth potential. They also manage staff, budgets, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs sales efforts, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.
• Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage and manage the department budget.
• Ensures timely responses to customer and guest needs.
• Trains and develops the Sales staff.
• Develops and implements the Sales annual budget, business/marketing plan, and objectives.
• Manages asset protection and inventory control.
• Works closely with management and the community to build business relationships.
• Assists with life safety and risk management, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Manages preventative maintenance programs and ensures the proper use and maintenance of company assets.
• Communicates with peers and superiors to obtain consultation, guidance, and approval.
• Compiles and analyzes corporate and property reports to provide accurate information to management.
• Completes required and requested reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in task forces and committees as requested.
• Assists the General Manager with the preparation of the annual hotel budget and forecasts.

Qualifications

• High school education plus a degree in sales & marketing, hospitality management or related major.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to anticipate and identify issues.
• Effective listening, verbal, written, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to assess customer needs and prepare tailored presentations/proposals.
• Ability to meet/exceed expectations for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals, and closes.
• Professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Ability to travel when needed.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.