What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sales position at Great Lakes Hospitality Group?
Director of Sales :
Job Purpose : Generation of budgeted top line revenue and RevPAR for the hotel through a successful revenue management strategy. Secure new volume accounts; grow positive relationships with assigned existing accounts; assure positive recognition within the local community for the hotel.
Job Responsibilities :
- Lead, train & mentor sales staff including hiring, coaching development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Perform as the driver of all revenue and ensure quarterly and annual revenue goals are achieved for the hotel.
- Develop sales action plans and forecast and evaluate trends to modify strategies that will enhance revenues effectively.
- Ensure hotel participation in all brand revenue management initiatives.
- Assist in the production of annual hotel business plan.
- Develop and maintain departmental budget.
- Lead property revenue meetings always insuring revenue maximization and profit in all areas.
- Ensure that hotel credit procedures and audit guidelines are followed.
- Timely submission of required reports to General Manager, Regional Vice President and DDC Corporate Office.
- Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and companies.
- Develop and maintain good relationship with DDC Corporate Sales & Marketing staff.
Job Skills :
Job Qualifications : Experience
Minimum 3 years hotel sales experience or the equivalent amount of industry experience; OR equivalent level of education and work experience.
Licenses / Certifications
Possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive to customer appointments.