Task Force Director of Sales

Schulte Hospitality Group; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic Task Force Director of Sales to join our team in Louisville, KY. This role leads sales teams, develops pricing strategies, and drives revenue across multiple properties, with strong emphasis on collaboration and superior service.

The ideal candidate offers 5+ years in progressive hotel sales leadership, travel 50–60%, and a proven track record in revenue management and strategic growth. Compensation ranges $100k–$110k plus bonus.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years in progressive hotel sales with leadership responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel 50-60%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support sales teams to drive revenue.
• Develop pricing and negotiate corporate rates.
• Analyze market trends and manage RFPs.
• Oversee budgeting and marketing plans.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Revenue management

Excel

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration, Business, Marketing, or related field

Herramientas

Reservation systems

Revenue management systems

Descripción del empleo

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Task Force Director of Sales to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!
What's In It For You? When You Join SHG You'll Be Part Of a Team Committed To An Inclusive, Employee-focused Workplace That Is Invested In Your Development. We Want You To Feel Engaged, Empowered, And Excited To Grow With Us. After All, We Believe Our Greatest And Most Valuable Asset Is Our People! SHG Provides a Rewarding, Fun And Flexible Work Environment, Exciting Perks, An Atmosphere Designed To Encourage And Promote Career Growth Within The Company And a Robust Benefit Package Including, But Not Limited To:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company:

Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Willingness and ability to support sales teams in any vacancy of roles, or in the case of an underperforming sales team member (ie: administrative support, catering, etc.)
• Maintain and promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers through positiveleadership
• Provide pricing and guidance recommendations to sales staff, review and approve any special corporate negotiatedrates
• Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy and effectively implement to the sales team.
• Develop a working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, guest services,reservations
• Develop a complete knowledge and ensure adherence to company sales policies andSOPs
• Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customerexperience
• Manage group, banquets & catering, business travel accounts based on assigned market segments to maximize business potential and exceeds hotel revenuegoals
• Ensure proper documentation for the execution of group, banquet and catering events is created and delivered to the operational team per hotelstandards
• Manage and execute RFP Season Annually by facilitating the process in conjunction with the GM and/or Sales Manager
• Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented for theteam
• Identify and pursue new and repeat business through prospecting calls, visits, site tours, lunches, and networkingevents
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactivestrategies
• Analyze sales and revenue management reports to identify trends and future demand opportunities Monitor pricing, MAR and other minimums to ensure pricing is within an acceptable range based on available inventory, current sales/revenue strategies and marketdemand
• Attend and contribute to all revenue and sales strategy meetings andcalls
• Participates in forecasting for revenue andexpenses
• Understand, leverage, and implement corporate and brand tools to exceedbudgets
• Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analysis to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative tocompetition
• Conducts weekly and monthly share analysis for measurement of hotels market performance versus competition and implements strategies accordingly in conjunction with the Regional Director of Sales, Regional Director of Revenue Management, GM
• Recommend and implement new sales programs at the hotel and accurately trackROI
• Initiates collateral and online marketing efforts to include all printed sales collateral, direct mail, discount promotions, e-mail marketing, website presence and tracks ROI on all advertising and marketingspend
• Prepares annual marketing/business and budgetplans
• Set and monitor team member goals including weekly sales activities, room night and revenue goals monthly, quarterly,yearly
• Provides ongoing feedback, training and development of team members and addresses areas ofopportunity
• Monitors all day-to-day activities of directreports
• Operate the sales department within established sales expensebudget
• Abides by Prime Time Sellinghours
• Perform other duties asassigned
• Ability to travel for extended periods oftime

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor'sDegreeinHotel Administration, Business, Marketing,or related field preferred
• 5 + years in progressive hotel sales with leadershipresponsibilitiesexperiencepreferred
• 50-60% travel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotelrevenues
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally andinwriting
• Strong interpersonalskills
• understanding of revenue managementprinciples
• Ability to use reservation and revenue management systems to develop pricing and sales reccomendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, focus on Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, andholidayswhenneeded
• The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Range

$100,000-$110,000 annually plus bonus

Compensation Range

$100,000-$110,000 annually plus bonus