Area Director of Sales & Marketing

We want to talk to you if you desire to work with a dynamic and growing Company as an Area Director of Sales for the Bluffton, SC and Charleston, SC markets.

The Area Director of Sales & Marketing will carry out the sales efforts of the two Candlewood hotels (*extended stay hotels*) in South Carolina by soliciting business across all market segments to maximize the overall positioning of the hotels and to meet and/or exceed budgeted revenue, market share and other goals in room, group, meetings and banquets.

* Prefer candidates out of the Charleston, SC area*

Essential Functions:

· Prospect and solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.

· Creatively manages all aspects of the sales and marketing efforts for hotels. Provide the strategic vision for maximum hotels sales generation and optimal revenue growth.

· Promptly prepares correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance/database entry.

· Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve the Company`s ambitious growth.

· Achievement of stringent targets, the job holder will be required to adopt a professional and knowledgeable approach to each new business call.

· Fosters a positive and sales focused team attitude to all departments and maintains open communications with all team members and brand representatives for the best overall performance of the hotels.

· Participates in daily business review meetings, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required.

· Time Management to ensure both hotels are successful in meeting revenue goals and provided ample sales support.

· Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.

· Forge relationships and build rapport. Cultivate, enhance and leverage external and internal relationships to elevate hotels and market share awareness and drive business.

Develops/maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers.

Requirements:

· Experience in working with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions

· Must have experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment

· Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business

· Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads at both hotel level and organizational level

· Must have experience of successfully developing, implementing and benefitting from organizational sales strategies

· Established history of achieving sales goals

· Exhibits professionalism, a service focused approach and an enthusiasm for success

When you join our team, you will be welcomed by some of these great benefits!

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K (eligible after 1 year)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Group Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their application through SandpiperHospitality.com under the Careers and Associates Tab --> Hot Jobs.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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