Director of Sales & Marketing

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing for Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook Center. This role focuses on developing the business plan through direct sales, marketing, and effective communication with clients. The ideal candidate has extensive hotel sales experience and a strong leadership background.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary range

Exceptional benefit plan for associates

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent properties

Discounts at Marriott properties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Local market experience highly desired.
• Marriott brand experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, implement, and maximize the business plan with effective strategies.
• Direct sales efforts and oversee group room sales.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Communication

Job description

Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook Center is seeking an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing to join our prestigious team. The Director of Sales & Marketing will maintain, develop, implement, and maximize the business plan with effective strategies through direct sales, digital marketing, and revenue management. This person will ensure effective internal and external communications with clients, potential customers, and ownership.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive salary range at $118,000 - $130,000 annually
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts at Marriott brand properties worldwide

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, implement, and maximize the business plan with effective strategies through direct sales, digital marketing, and revenue management. Ensure effective communication with clients, potential customers, associates, and ownership.
• Direct sales efforts, oversee rate, date, and space commitments for group room sales.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate performance, resolve issues, and manage staff discipline when necessary.
• Ensure regular training programs and adherence to Crescent standards of performance.
• Prepare reports related to sales operations, including forecasts, marketing budgets, lead management, booking reports, and sales meeting minutes.
• Research market trends and develop new marketing strategies accordingly.
• Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations to prospective clients and promote Crescent programs.
• Meet with and entertain clients, some requiring travel.
• Provide clear verbal and written direction to staff.
• Prepare and execute the annual Sales & Marketing Plan, adjusting as needed based on market conditions.
• Attend and organize sales meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Local market experience highly desired.
• Marriott brand experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, sales, and communication skills.

Our commitment to diversity:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create an inclusive environment that respects differences and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing training, recruiting, and talent development.

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