Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal - Area Director Sales

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Guest and Employee Engagement: Engaging professionally and attentively with guests and employees, maintaining regular attendance and appearance standards, and participating in meetings to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Operational Compliance and Safety: Maintaining compliance with all Aimbridge Hospitality policies and safety regulations to ensure smooth and efficient operations, including consistently wearing the required attire and name tag during work hours.
• Sales Activity and Revenue Generation: Conducting weekly sales activities such as telemarketing, cold calls, appointments, and site tours at assigned properties, collaborating with leadership to maximize revenue through strategic follow-up and coordinated efforts.
• Team Leadership and Development: Supervising up to ten team members through work scheduling and planning, delivering training during staff meetings, and providing coaching to property sales staff to enhance overall team performance.
• Reporting and Strategic Implementation: Submitting weekly sales reports, updating regional leadership, recording property visits, executing directives, and supporting sales and marketing efforts to boost performance.

Education & Experience

• At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience, or a 4-year degree with 2 years related experience, or a 2-year degree with 4 years hotel sales experience.
• Supervisory experience required; valid driver’s license in applicable state.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate options, solve problems, and remain composed in high-pressure situations.
• Proficient in financial data analysis and basic arithmetic functions.

Benefits

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

This hotel is located directly on Indianapolis's scenic Central Canal and a block away from Military Park. It offers self-catering accommodations and an indoor pool area. The bright-colored rooms at Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown have a cozy seating area facing the flat-screen TV. Guests can prepare meals at the kitchen equipped with a stove top and dishwasher. All the necessary silverware and serving dishes are available. Guests can enjoy the scenic views of the Central Canal from the hotel’s outdoor terrace. The Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal also offers dry cleaning/laundry services. A complimentary full breakfast is served at the lounge every morning. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants like Fogo do Chao or Morton’s Steakhouse. Convention Center Plaza and the Indiana State House are within one mile from the hotel.