
Director of Sales
Rampart Casino
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Las Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- The Director of Sales functions as the leader of the property’s group sales effort for properties with a significant number of events over 300 peak rooms.
- Manages the property's reactive and proactive group sales efforts.
- Shares responsibility for achieving group revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction.
- Implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process.
- Provides day-to-day leadership oversight to the on-property group sales associates with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the property’s sales objectives.
- Maintains ultimate accountability for verifying that the team maximizes group revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting revenues (e.g., catering and group rooms) for all events.
- Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures.
- Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations.
- Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following: Sales & Revenue Leadership
- Lead the property’s group sales strategy, targeting high ‑ value accounts and driving revenue across group rooms and catering.
- Develop and manage sales budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics; ensure accurate revenue projections and consistent financial results.
- Oversee all group sales activities, including solicitation, booking, contract execution, and on ‑ property resource deployment.
- Create and implement comprehensive sales and marketing plans aligned with brand standards and hotel objectives.
- Ensure seamless turnover between sales and operations, supporting flawless event execution and guest satisfaction.
- Resolve customer issues related to the sales process and maintain high service standards in alignment with Marriott brand expectations.
- Relationship Management
- Build strong partnerships with off ‑ property sales teams, community partners, vendors, and internal departments to enhance market reach and guest satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding customer needs, business challenges, and program expectations.
- Support exemplary customer service throughout the sales lifecycle to drive loyalty, repeat business, and long ‑ term partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with hotel operations to ensure consistent execution of group strategies and customer requirements.
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Direct and coach the on ‑ property sales team, setting goals, managing performance, and ensuring alignment with property and brand strategy.
- Partner with HR to recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent while planning for future workforce needs.
- Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to elevate team capabilities and support career growth.
- Maintain effective processes, structures, and performance systems to optimize team efficiency and drive market share growth.
- Share responsibility for achieving revenue goals, improving guest and associate satisfaction, and strengthening the property’s competitive position.
Requirements
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
- 4 years’ experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area required.
- Possesses excellent telephone sales skills
- Excellent selling skills and understanding of sales processes
- Knowledge of operations
- Demonstrated skills supervising a team
- Group sales experience
- Knowledge of contractual agreements and legal implications
- Strong customer and relationship management skills
- Effective decision-making skills
- Good negotiation skills and strong communication skills
- Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department
- Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems including CI/TY
- Preferred: 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
- Preferred: 2 years’ experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area preferred.
Benefits
- Valid Nevada Driver’s License
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
sales strategyrevenue forecastingbudget managementcontract executiongroup salescustomer relationship managementnegotiationtelephone salessales processesteam supervision
Soft skills
leadershipcustomer servicecommunicationdecision-makingteamworkmentorshiprelationship managementproblem-solvingperformance managementgoal setting
Certifications
2-year degree in Business Administration2-year degree in Marketing2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration4-year bachelor's degree in Marketing4-year bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management