Director of Sales

Peregrine Hospitality; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Lawrence, Kansas seeks a Director of Sales to identify target accounts and nurture existing relationships to close qualified business and achieve revenue targets across rooms, F&B and ADR.

You will drive outside calls, trade shows, site visits and fam trips, coordinating with on‑property resources to align sales activities with brand standards and forecasted results.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing large high profile groups.
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Proactive with strong leadership qualities.
• Hilton Hotel sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals.
• Maintain an active list of target accounts to ensure continuous relationship development.
• Establishes new client relationships and maintains existing relationships to maximize revenue.
• Actively solicits new business opportunities through prospecting target client list.
• Seeks methods to penetrate key business activities within the market and find profitable ways to bring this business to the hotel.
• Actively participates in industry related organizations. Attends trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop business.
• Responsible for budget and forecast of sales revenues and goals.
• Work collaboratively with all sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated and not duplicative.
• Understand the overall market and how to sell against competitors.

Skills

Target account management

Excellent communication

Follow-up

Organizational skills

Sales experience

Hospitality industry knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Summary Of Role

The Director of Sales will be responsible for identifying and soliciting qualified target accounts and nurturing existing accounts to close all qualified business to achieve sales goals (RNs, ADR, revenue and F&B). The Director of Sales will execute all sales related activities from outside calls, sales trips/trade shows, sites, entertainment, Fam trips, etc. Building strong, trusting, long-lasting client, GSO and peer relationships is a must. The Market Director of Sales is responsible for ensuring financial success and overall revenue generation of the hotel.

• Exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals.
• Maintain an active list of target accounts to ensure continuous relationship development.
• Establishes new client relationships and maintains existing relationships to maximize revenue.
• Actively solicits new business opportunities through prospecting target client list.
• Seeks methods to penetrate key business activities within the market and finds profitable ways to bring this business to the hotel.
• Actively participates in industry related organizations. Attends trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop business.
• Responsible for budget and forecast of sales revenues and goals.
• Work collaboratively with all sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.
• Capture and close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions, the property's needs and within the hotel parameters.
• Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked. Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards.
• Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of sales strategies and business processes.
• Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Fosters open channels of communication between all employees.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among associates.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Summary Of Role

The Director of Sales will be responsible for identifying and soliciting qualified target accounts and nurturing existing accounts to close all qualified business to achieve sales goals (RNs, ADR, revenue and F&B). The Director of Sales will execute all sales related activities from outside calls, sales trips/trade shows, sites, entertainment, Fam trips, etc. Building strong, trusting, long-lasting client, GSO and peer relationships is a must. The Market Director of Sales is responsible for ensuring financial success and overall revenue generation of the hotel.

• Exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals.
• Maintain an active list of target accounts to ensure continuous relationship development.
• Establishes new client relationships and maintains existing relationships to maximize revenue.
• Actively solicits new business opportunities through prospecting target client list.
• Seeks methods to penetrate key business activities within the market and finds profitable ways to bring this business to the hotel.
• Actively participates in industry related organizations. Attends trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop business.
• Responsible for budget and forecast of sales revenues and goals.
• Work collaboratively with all sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.
• Capture and close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions, the property's needs and within the hotel parameters.
• Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked. Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards.
• Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of sales strategies and business processes.
• Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Fosters open channels of communication between all employees.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among associates.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Essential Job Duties

• Exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals.
• Maintain an active list of target accounts to ensure continuous relationship development.
• Establishes new client relationships and maintains existing relationships to maximize revenue.
• Actively solicits new business opportunities through prospecting target client list.
• Seeks methods to penetrate key business activities within the market and finds profitable ways to bring this business to the hotel.
• Actively participates in industry related organizations. Attends trade shows, community events and industry meetings to develop business.
• Responsible for budget and forecast of sales revenues and goals.
• Work collaboratively with all sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them.
• Capture and close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions, the property's needs and within the hotel parameters.
• Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked. Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards.
• Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of sales strategies and business processes.
• Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Fosters open channels of communication between all employees.
• Participates in the performance appraisal system process, giving feedback when needed.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among associates.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience managing large high profile groups
• Must possess excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills
• Sets high personal performance standards and enjoys keeping track of individual and team progress towards goals
• Must be proactive and have a creative, positive, and focused approach
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to apply them in a dynamic environment
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team
• Hilton Hotel sales experience preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 salary per year plus quarterly sales incentive bonus plan.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

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