Director Of Hotel Sales

Holiday Inn Redding • Redding, CA, US

Posted 2 months ago

Description

We're on the lookout for a director of sales committed to helping our busy hotel meet its sales goals. You will be responsible for designing our sales strategy and revenue targets, training and evaluating our sales personnel, and ensuring that we generate new and recurring business through various areas of revenue. Our ideal applicant is a leader, innovator, and hard worker with 5+ years of sales experience. If you are looking to drive revenue for a top-notch hotel, apply today!

Responsibilities

Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
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
Create methods to help the sales team reach and surpass monthly room booking targets that are in line with the hotel's overall revenue management goals
Design a strategy to meet hotel financial goals, create marketing deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast by analyzing market data
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

Qualifications

Displays a proven track record of sales success by lead-generation and closing
Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
We prefer someone with prior hospitality experience but is not required
Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills

Compensation

$90,000 - $110,000 yearly

About Holiday Inn Redding

Our Redding Hotel is near the Shasta Cascade Region.

The Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center Redding is centrally located within Shasta County businesses and attractions, offering the perfect location for corporate and leisure travelers alike. The hotel has a little over 8,000 square feet of customizable event and meeting space.