Director of Sales

Holiday Inn Express; Scott (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Scott, LA is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales to drive revenue growth through inside and outside sales efforts. The role focuses on expanding guest room and meeting space rentals, with responsibilities spanning marketing collaboration, strategic planning, and local event representation.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of sales experience in hospitality, strong communication, and organizational skills, and reliable transportation for local travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of sales experience, hospitality preferred.
• Strong sales, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other sales tools.
• Ability to travel locally and meet clients.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales with daily inside and outside sales calls to maximize revenue across all market segments.
• Ensure all hotel information on websites, marketing materials, and ads are accurate.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain and enhance the hotel's online presence and promotional content.
• Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to boost hotel performance.
• Manage sales and marketing budgets to meet revenue goals.
• Represent the hotel at local events, including Chamber of Commerce and CVB meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, negotiating and closing sales deals.
• Prepare weekly reports on sales performance, highlighting growth opportunities and client base expansion.
• Analyze sales data to evaluate the effectiveness of sales strategies and programs.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Organization

Travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Scott, LA, is looking for a passionate, results-driven Director of Sales to join our team. As the Director of Sales, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth for the hotel. This position requires a strong ability to meet sales targets through both inside and outside sales efforts, while managing and expanding guest room and meeting space rentals. If you're a motivated, flexible, and guest-focused sales professional with a flair for relationship-building, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales with daily inside and outside sales calls to maximize revenue across all market segments
• Ensure all hotel information on websites, marketing materials, and ads are accurate
• Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain and enhance the hotel's online presence and promotional content
• Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to boost hotel performance
• Manage sales and marketing budgets to meet revenue goals
• Represent the hotel at local events, including Chamber of Commerce and CVB meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, negotiating and closing sales deals
• Prepare weekly reports on sales performance, highlighting growth opportunities and client base expansion
• Analyze sales data to evaluate the effectiveness of sales strategies and programs

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant sales experience, hospitality preferred
• Strong sales, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other sales tools
• Ability to travel locally and meet clients
• Access to reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits:

• $65,000 - $70,000 total compensation (base + bonus)

• Health, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off

Join our team and be a key player in the growth of Holiday Inn Express & Suites.