Director of Sales

Aimbridge Hospitality is actively recruiting for a BT super seller to lead our sales team at the Courtyard by Marriott Union Square in San Francisco! This newly renovated property is having a stellar year, and we're excited to continue the success with our new proactive, selling Director of Sales.

The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting / exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and / or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills : opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales / marketing / hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following :

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Just 9 minutes’ walk to Union Square, Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square features modern rooms with early twentieth century architecture in a prime central downtown location. Luxury bedding and free WiFi are provided in rooms. Calming modern white and gray linens are provided in rooms. Blue accents pop throughout each room. A flat-screen TV is and spa toiletries are provided. Guests can work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square. An inventive check-in process allows guests to check-in seamlessly.

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