Director of Hotel Sales

Bighornlaw; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Director of Sales to lead its sales strategy and drive revenue growth in the hospitality sector. This role involves developing effective sales strategies, training sales staff, and ensuring high occupancy and profitability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in sales, particularly in hospitality, and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact the guest experience and the hotel's success. If you're ready to elevate your sales career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Hilton Hotel Discounts

Travel Discounts

50% Off Food at Hilton Hotels

Monthly Bonuses for Service Scores

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Proven track record of sales success and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies to meet hotel revenue objectives.
• Generate new revenue through targeted outbound sales strategies.
• Analyze market data to meet financial targets and design marketing plans.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Lead Generation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North • Indianapolis , IN , US

Posted 4 days ago

Description

We're searching for a director of sales who is motivated to help our busy hotel meet its sales targets. You will be in charge of developing our sales strategy and revenue objectives, training and assessing our sales employees, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business across various hotel sectors. Our ideal applicant is a sales professional with 5+ years of experience, a leader, a problem-solver, and a team player. Apply now if you want to advance your sales career in the hospitality industry!

Responsibilities

• Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
• Formulate sales strategies that sustain high levels of occupancy and profitability in collaboration with department managers and their goals
• Generate new revenue by using a targeted outbound sales strategy that includes personal calls in your network, phone solicitation to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups or corporations
• Deliver previous and upcoming week's sales activity reports, as well as monthly sales expense reports, and meet with department managers to keep them up to date on all hotel sales-related expenses
• Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast

Qualifications

• Must be able to use basic computer software including Microsoft Office
• Displays a proven track record of sales success by lead-generation and closing
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality field, is required

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000

About Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North

At Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North, we know it is the people who create the experience. So, we care about our people. As such, we believe in providing care to both our guests and associates. Enjoy an engaging work environment, and empowerment to be your best.

Benefits: Full-time, includes health, dental, and vision at some of the lowest rates in the country. As a company, Encore Enterprises pays half of your insurance benefits by providing a 50% contribution to full-time employees.

The hotel has many benefits as well - Hilton Hotel discounts (some hotel discounts as low as $45 a night!), Travel discounts, 50% off all food at any Hilton Hotel, monthly bonuses for great Service Scores, and more! We are a partially renovated hotel looking for great personalities to be the face of the relic Embassy Suites Indianapolis North.