International Sales Director directs and oversees and organization's international sales policies, objectives, and initiatives. Must stay current with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. Being an International Sales Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The International Sales Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an International Sales Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Madison Hotel LLC. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
JOB SUMMARY
Director of Sales
WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL?
Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never passed up the opportunity to ask "why"? If that sounds like you, then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the “why” in you. If you’ve got authentic style, a natural curiosity and a warm way with people, then come live the Renaissance way…. live life to DISCOVER. If you’re passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine, explore and grow! The Renaissance isn’t just a place to spend the night, it's a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. We’re not just looking for anyone… We’re looking for YOU!
Where do you want your career to go? It’s up to you. A lifer in your discipline – great, we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point? There is no better opportunity than this one. You are striving to be a Director of Operations, General Manager, VP, or more? We’ll support you all the way.
ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY
• The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattle’s pre-eminent hotel developer. The company built the Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, Hyatt Regency, and more to come.
• Ownership is also the management company – No red tape
• The company values longevity – half of our team has been with us 5 years
ABOUT OUR HOTEL
• 4th largest hotel in Seattle
• Stable operation – hotel has never been sold
• Never closed during the pandemic even though about 30 other hotels in Seattle were closed for more than 1 year
• Although we had to lay-off 90% of our staff at the beginning of the pandemic, we brought the majority of them back. Our people are very loyal to the hotel & were waiting for our call to return.
• Hotel review rating on Marriott website is higher than other Seattle Marriott full-service sister hotels including W-Hotel, Westin, Marriott, Sheraton
JOB SUMMARY
• You know what it’s like to work in a hotel, otherwise you would not be reading this
• You LOVE people and LOVE to take care of them, right? Keep reading.
• You are a Sales Pro and you make it your team’s mission to pro-actively sell, sell, sell. You always know exactly where they stand in regards to their quarterly goals. Once you help them to be on track meeting their goals, you inspire them to put it into overdrive and reach for 150%.
• You are in charge of 13 people (Sales, Catering, Events, Revenue Management). What does it take? Let’s see how many tasks we come up with; feel free to add, because we probably forgot some. Sell, prospect, increase group & catering business, gain “unfair” market share, recruit, interview, training, monitor quality/quantity of work, in the trenches with your team, Social Media guru, Marketing, PR, Advertising, Promotions, manage influencers, trade shows, sales missions, outside sales calls, travel, face of the hotel for our partners like Visit Seattle, answering a million questions, capitalize on Marriott resources, site inspections, airline crew expert, plan fun employee events, coach, mentor, discipline (team must meet quarterly goals), terminate, owner relations, analyze, position the property to be THE lifestyle hotel in Seattle, paperwork, console, emphasize, cheerlead (pom poms optional), performance reviews, payroll, purchasing, invoices, herding cats, DEI, community service. You get the idea.
• Needless to say, this is NOT a remote/hybrid gig. Travel may be required at times.
• Ensure our people have the best work experience possible. They count on you to be LOVED.
Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Washington State is an “at-will” state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time, as the company requires.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Background must include: 2 years of experience as a Sales Department Head in a 300 room full-service hotel OR Assistant Sales Department Head in a 400 room full-service hotel OR any size luxury hotel (Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, or equivalent)
• Computer skills essential
Description of Pay and Benefits, if any
SALARY: $105-$175K/year, Full-Time, Exempt
BONUS: Up to 30% of salary, annual
BENEFITS:
• Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment
• Free Short-Term Disability (up to $2K/week) & Free Long-Term Disability (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary up to $250K)
• Paytient Healthcare Spending
• Free Back Joint Care Program
• 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
• PTO Plan (accrue from day one, use on 91st day of employment, about 19 days in the 1st year)
• Voluntary Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation benefits for out-of-town candidates – Complimentary 2-week hotel stay, up to$5K relocation allowance
OTHER BENEFITS:
• Company provided iPhone
• Hotel discounts at 8,800 Marriott hotels worldwide (nightly rates as low as $45)
• Complimentary parking in hotel garage
• 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
• Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
• Complimentary cafeteria meals
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Member of the Hotel’s Executive Committee
• Employee Exercise Room
• Community Service Events
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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