Director of Sales

The Crescent Hotels Group; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Lakeshore is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales to lead sales for their award-winning property. The role involves conducting site inspections, maximizing sales, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates possess a minimum of 2 years of sales experience, preferably with Marriott or IHG brands, and must exhibit strong administrative and communication skills. This position offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan

Flexible scheduling

Discounts in managed properties

Quarterly/Annual Incentive Program

RRSP program with employer matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Director of Sales related experience.
• Marriott OR IHG brand experience highly desired.
• Corporate Business experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and maximize sales.
• Develop new business and give persuasive sales presentations.
• Meet and entertain clients while coordinating with hotel operations.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Description

What’s in it for me:

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Windsor East-Lakeshore is looking for a dynamic sales professional to lead the sales for our multi-award winning property.

We are looking for a versatile and well-organized Director of Sales with an outward direct-sales focus to meet or exceed established sales targets.

Here is what we are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Quarterly/Annual Incentive Program based on sales performance
• Opportunity to grow with us
• RRSP program with employer matching
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Director of Sales, you’ll be the go-to person for conducting site inspections, maximizing sales, and coordinating with different departments to ensure smooth account handling. You'll give persuasive sales presentations, travel locally and regionally to promote our hotel, and develop new business. You’ll also meet with and entertain clients, while keeping clear communication with our hotel operations team. Plus, you’ll tackle various sales and catering tasks as needed.

Does this sound like you?

We’re looking for someone with experience in corporate, group, and SMERF market segments, who loves engaging with clients and providing excellent service. You should be confident in preventing and resolving problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work well with a motivated team. Strong administrative, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must, along with being organized and detail-oriented.

Required Skills & Abilities

• - Minimum 2 years Director of Sales related experience
• - Marriott OR IHG brand experience highly desired
• - Corporate Business experience required

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts