Aimbridge Corporate - Director Sales (Task Force)

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company seeks a Director of Sales for their task force in Plano, TX. This role oversees hotel sales operations, ensuring optimal occupancy and revenue growth. Candidates should have progressive hotel sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The position includes significant travel, requiring a valid driver's license and a proactive approach to sales strategies. Join a team dedicated to hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Requires advanced knowledge of sales/marketing/hospitality principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations.
• Develop and manage the division's annual budget.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls and entertain clients.
• Train hotel staff on capitalizing on sales opportunities.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Verbal & written communication skills

Analytical skills

General computer knowledge

Strong organization skills

Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Aimbridge Corporate - Director Sales (Task Force) Address 5301 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX, 75024

Job Description

The Director of Sales-Select Service Task Force has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for an assigned Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Hotel assignments are not permanent in this role; however, the length of service at any one hotel will vary based on need.

Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals, as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel, including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis, as required. Present on property for at least 2 weeks; 90% travel. Domestic travel primarily, international travel possible.
• Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.

Property Information

At Aimbridge, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's leading global hospitality management company, we are dedicated to being the most trusted hotel operator and employer in the industry. With a portfolio of over 80 respected hotel brands and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences, we focus on strong relationships with our partners and creating a strong culture for our team members. Join us in setting the new standard for hospitality excellence, where trust is the foundation of our success story.