Hotel Director Of Sales

GF Hotels and Resorts • Milwaukee, WI, US

Posted 15 hours 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!

About the Iron Horse Hotel

Located just blocks from the Wisconsin Center, this luxury boutique hotel is a renovated 100-year-old city center warehouse with sophisticated amenities across the bridge from the Harley-Davidson Museum. Ash Restaurant features regional cuisine and an extensive wine bar. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are served on various days. BRANDED Bar offers light snacks and signature cocktails, while The Yard features American cuisine and outdoor dining seasonally. Enjoy amenities such as covered motorcycle parking at The Iron Horse.

Responsibilities

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
Evaluate information gathered from market data and create a plan to meet design marketing deliverables, hotel financial goals, and create an annual sales forecast
Implement a strategic plan that aligns with revenue management and hotel objectives to assist the sales staff in meeting and exceeding room booking goals
Develop and implement sales strategies that maintain high levels of occupancy and profitability through coordination with department managers
Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network

Qualifications

Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Prior experience in the hospitality field is a plus
Prior experience of 5+ years as a sales professional in a related field is required
Proven track record of sales success in lead-generation and closing skills
Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills

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.