Hotel Equities

Director of Sales – Marketing

Hotel Equities

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Director of Sales & Marketing will be responsible for the development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services.
  • Attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending local and out-of-town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotel
  • Conducting site tours
  • Maintaining customer database
  • Developing contracts and following up with customers
  • Developing and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management

Requirements

  • An experienced Director of Sales with 3+ years of hotel sales experience
  • Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems.
  • Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
  • Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills
  • Team player, professional, and lead with integrity
  • Available to meet guests which may include weekends
  • Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)
Benefits
  • Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account
  • Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
  • Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
  • Other benefits: Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Cell phone allowance, Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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