Director of Sales

Holiday-Inn-Express-and-Suite; 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 Scott, LA is seeking a Director of Sales to drive revenue growth through inside and outside sales, manage guest room and meeting-space rentals, and build lasting client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of sales experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to travel locally. Base salary plus bonus, comprehensive benefits.

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.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Hospitality experience

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.