Director Of Hotel Sales

GF Hotels and Resorts • Austin, TX, US

Posted 3 hours ago

Description

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!

Responsibilities

Deliver previous and upcoming week's sales activity reports, as well as monthly sales expense reports, and meet with department managers to keep them up to date on all hotel sales-related expenses
Generate new revenue by using a targeted outbound sales strategy that includes personal calls in your network, phone solicitation to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups or corporations
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
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

Qualifications

Must have relevant experience of 5+ years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Prior experience in the hospitality field is a plus
Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales through lead-generation and closing

About GF Hotels and Resorts

GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the enterprising spirit, with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.

At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.