Director of Sales

Plazahotelelpaso; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Tech Reimbursements

Job summary

Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center seeks a Director of Sales to drive market share in a competitive urban setting. You will lead revenue strategy for extended-stay operations, grow group business, and manage strategic accounts.

The role focuses on maximizing total revenue through direct sales, leveraging Hilton distribution channels, and developing annual marketing plans. Travel locally to build relationships and close opportunities.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; advanced coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Delphi and Access database tools.
• Hilton experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans across all business segments and use data to guide decisions.
• Grow group business and long-term stays through direct sales and strategic account management.
• Negotiate favorable terms that meet customer requirements while maximizing revenue.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts to increase satisfaction and revenue.
• Achieve annual revenue goals and contribute to the annual budget.
• Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and assess competition.

Skills

Sales experience

Public relations

Community marketing

Excel

Word

Hilton experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Delphi

Access

Job description

Opportunity: Director of Sales

Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center is hiring a Director of Sales to drive market share in a competitive urban environment. This role manages the revenue strategy for an extended-stay operation located near the convention center. We require a leader to grow group business and long-term stays through direct sales and strategic account management. You will execute sales plans that capitalize on the property's proximity to local event drivers. This position focuses on maximizing total revenue while utilizing Hilton distribution channels to maintain a strong market position.

Your Growth Path

Area Director of Sales - Regional Director of Sales - VP of Sales

Your Focus

• Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
• Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
• Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
• Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
• Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
• Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
• Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
• Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
• Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
• Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• College Degree Preferred; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
• Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.
• Hilton experience preferred

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
• Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
• Moderate travel between hotel and client's locations required.

What We Believe

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