Hotel Sales Director

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! Responsibilities: 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 Develop and implement sales strategies that maintain high levels of occupancy and profitability through coordination with department managers Report on sales activities for the previous and future weeks in meetings with department leaders, and prepare a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenditures Create methods to help the sales team reach and surpass monthly room booking targets that are in line with the hotel's overall revenue management goals Evaluate information gathered from market data and create a plan to meet design marketing deliverables, hotel financial goals, and create an annual sales forecast Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required We prefer someone with prior hospitality experience but is not required Must have relevant experience of 5 years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field Proven track record of sales success in lead-generation and closing skills Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel • Prior sales experience in a hotel is required. About Company: HHM is an award-winning hotel management and investment company that operates over 200 full-service and select-service hotels with 10,000 associates in markets across the country. HHM is a leading manager of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt brands, and also operates over 30 independent luxury and lifestyle hotels. The highly experienced and stable operating team is known for being nimble, accountable, and passionate in how they drive market-leading results for owners and best-in-class experiences for associates and guests.