Director Of Hotel Sales

We're searching for a director of sales who is motivated to help our busy hotel meet its sales targets. You will be in charge of developing our sales strategy and revenue objectives, training and assessing our sales employees, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business across various hotel sectors. Our ideal applicant is a sales professional with 5+ years of experience, a leader, a problem-solver, and a team player. Apply now if you want to advance your sales career in the hospitality industry!Compensation:

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
• Organize meetings with department heads, report on sales activity for the previous and upcoming weeks, and produce a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenses
• Formulate sales strategies that sustain high levels of occupancy and profitability in collaboration with department managers and their goals
• Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data
• Solicit new guests with targeted outbound sales initiatives, such as personal calls to your network and phone solicitations to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups that will generate new revenue

Qualifications:

• Prior experience of 5+ years as a sales professional in a related field is required
• Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales through lead-generation and closing
• Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills

About Company

The Craftsman Inn & Suites is located near the Fayetteville historic district, Syracuse University, and local attractions such as Green Lakes State Park. Rustic meets elegance, in the newly renovated Inn, accented by classic Stickley furnishings. Event spaces have been reimaged to host powerful meetings and impressive social events.