Director of Sales - TownePlace Suites, Woodstock, ON

TownePlace Suites Woodstock, ON; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment is seeking a pre-opening Director of Sales for its location in Woodstock, ON. The successful candidate will develop and implement sales strategies, secure new accounts, and manage the departmental budget. At least 2 years of hotel sales experience is required, along with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and various benefits including health insurance and retirement savings.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience

Performance bonus

Cell phone allowance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more

Support from our Talent team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hotel sales experience is required.
• Experience with sales processes and systems of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt.
• Ability to work independently and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
• Attending networking events to generate hotel sales.
• Managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Familiarity with sales processes of major hotel chains

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and analytical

Detail-oriented and organized

Job description

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable pre-opening Director of Sales for TownePlace Suites, Woodstock, ON!

Your expertise shapes us :

The Director of Sales will be responsible for developing and implementing the total sales strategy for the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients to generate group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services.
• Attending networking events, building relationships with local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending meetings and conventions to generate hotel sales.
• Conducting site tours.
• Maintaining a customer database.
• Developing contracts and following up with clients.
• Managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity to meet or exceed profit goals, reporting variances and projections to management.

You Are :

• An experienced Director of Sales with at least 2 years of hotel sales experience.
• Familiar with sales processes and systems of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Proactive, persistent, and analytical.
• A team player, professional, and ethical leader.
• Available to meet with guests, including weekends.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Engaged, authentic, and ready to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact hotel revenues.

We are :

Hotel Equities is an award-winning hospitality company with a diverse culture and a supportive environment that empowers our team to exceed guest expectations and make a positive difference.

Our core values guide our culture and conduct, from our Atlanta headquarters throughout our hotels, emphasizing integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

Hotel Development Company | Hotel Equities

What we can offer you :

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance bonus.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more.
• Support from our Talent team to help achieve your career goals.

Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that a Director of Sales may be asked to perform.