Sales Director

Aimbridge Hospitality; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Gainesville is seeking a Sales Director to oversee sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. Responsibilities include maximizing revenue, coordinating sales efforts, and managing budgetary plans. Ideal candidates have a background in hotel sales and exceptional communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Requires advanced knowledge of sales/marketing principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all sales solicitations and bookings to maximize revenue.
• Develop and manage the annual budget.
• Conduct outside sales calls and entertain clients.
• Train hotel staff on sales opportunities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Professional selling skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

People management

Education

4-year college degree or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Aimbridge Hospitality provided pay range

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
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Job Title

Director of Sales - OVERTIME ELIGIBLE - at the Aloft Gainesville

Job Description

The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals, as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel, including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis, as required.
• Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.

Benefits

• Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Travelers can celebrate style at Aloft Gainesville University Area, a hip new hotel where guest will be close to the University of Florida campus. We offer easy-breezy access to its sports venues, museums, and medical facilities. Nearby are Butler Plaza West's shops and restaurants. Guest can meet & mingle with friends at our W XYZ(SM) bar, grab a sweet, savory, or healthy snack from Re:fuel by Aloft, our 24/7 pantry, or play in our Re:mix lounge. Guests can breeze into one of our Aloft rooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable signature bed and custom amenities by Bliss Spa.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Customer Service, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

Hotels and Motels and Hospitality