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Corporate Director of Hotel Sales
Full Time SREE Hotels, Charlotte, NC, US
4 days ago Requisition ID: 7304
SREE Hotels is seeking an experienced, hands-on sales leader to fill the Corporate Director of Sales role at our corporate office located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte .
As the Corporate Director of Sales , you will enjoy professional training & development, responsive corporate support, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package that includes fully-paid health insurance after 3 years’ of service, dental & vision insurance and a matching 401K.
About SREE Hotels, LLC
As one of the fastest-growing property management groups in the Southeast, SREE Hotels LLC offers our associates unparalleled opportunities for advancement in the Hospitality Industry. The Company currently owns and operates 25 brand name hotels in popular markets like Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Columbia, Cincinnati and Myrtle Beach and we are expanding. Our portfolio includes well-respected brands like Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt. Our Corporate Office is conveniently located in the beautiful Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC with easy access to major highways and airports making travel a breeze.
For more information, visit our website at SREE.COM
Position Summary:
The Corporate Director of Sales is responsible for providing leadership, coaching and direction for sales operations as it relates to topline rooms and function space revenues.
Job Responsibilities:
Build and maintain a successful sales organization.
Provide leadership, mentoring and staff development for all assigned direct reports.
Manage all aspects of the sales division for portfolio of hotels.
Conduct weekly calls with sales teams to review productions and opportunities
Develop, implement and evaluate sales and marketing plan to promote continued growth and profitability for all guestroom, function space and catering sales.
Develop, implement and evaluate proactive sales efforts.
Create a successful training path by utilizing company tools and systems.
Provide all required and necessary trainings to the sales team members.
Prepare and implement annual budgets to support the corporate wide achievements of all sales and marketing plans and objectives.
Collaborate with sales and revenue management to create and implement revenue strategies.
Assist hotel teams as required to ensure the business is booked according to hotel’s revenue strategy.
Act as a liaison with other departments at the corporate level creating synergies to drive top line revenue and profitability.
Develop and implement reports and metrics to provide daily, monthly, quarterly and annual analysis on sales and marketing initiatives and results.
Ensure that key sales accounts are developed and managed in a manner that promotes and fosters long term business relationships throughout the portfolio.
Lead and direct the sales team to prospect, negotiate and shift new and existing business through various strategies and channels to maximize guestroom, function space and catering sales revenues.
Oversee and implement sales strategies
Ensure that market intelligence tools and resources are utilized to make the business decision.
Ensure that sales teams are coached and prepared for weekly revenue calls and in person meetings.
Direct and ensure hotel teams are researching competitor’s sales team strategies to identify opportunities to grow RevPAR.
Forecast and review sales and marketing plans and structure to ensure the effectiveness.
Provide day to day leadership to property sales members to achieve overall goals.
Set goals and expectations for direct reports.
Partner with human resources and corporate leadership teams to recruit, develop and retain key associates to support the hotels.
Develop and maintain strong community and public relations by engaging and participating in organizations, client events and tradeshows.
Ensure all sales and marketing expenses are appropriately budgeted and managed.
Handle key accounts and strategies for hotels without sales teams.
Review and critique STR performance of hotels weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
Develop and manage rewards and recognition for sales associates’ performance on quarterly bases.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
5 years of regional or hotel sales experience is required.
Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management.
Advance knowledge and Experience in Marriott and Hilton sales systems is preferred.
Ability to travel.
Must have a valid Driver's License
A four-year college degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Travelclick Agency360 and Demand 360.
Experience in hiring, training and evaluating direct reports.
Knowledge of share shifting strategies and Revenue Management.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, word, excel, power point and other business applications.
Proven track record of successfully leading a team to exceed revenue goals.
Job Setting And Physical Demands
Employees in this position work primarily in an office environment. To perform the job successfully the candidate must be able to use a computer and other standard office equipment. The candidate must also be able to sit for long periods of time and talk on the phone. Fluency in the English language and the ability to speak, hear, read and write are required as is the ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.
EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
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