Residence Inn Lynchburg is currently seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to lead our sales efforts in the Lynchburg Market.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is competitive in increasing revenue growth year over year for the property.
We currently have a fantastic career building opportunity for a Director of Sales at Lynchburg's premier extended stay hotel.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the direct sales effort of the hotel with special emphasis on the business travel, extended stay and group segments of business.
The Director of Sales is to ensure a high level of professionalism, guest service and profitability.
Develop business leads, solicit potential clients, service existing accounts, sell all hotel facilities, target business in assigned market segment and meet and exceed sales goals for rate, occupancy and revenue.
Consistently perform to our standards of service, interact with guests, clients and all hotel team members in a professional manner and have a Yes I Can" attitude.
As Director of Sales, you will
* *Manage all aspects of the sales and marketing division.
* Provide the strategic vision for maximum hotel sales generation and optimal revenue growth.
* *Lead a talented sales team that makes the vision reality.
* You create an environment energized by the art of the possible, where talented, win-driven professionals are excited to join, learn, exceed their best, and advance.
You lead by modeling the way, by empowering, and coaching throughout the employment lifecycle.
* *Effectively channel your knowledge of the competitive landscape.
* Assess the effectiveness of company programs to determine optimum revenues using Interstate system reports and market data, in order to innovate.
* *Forge relationships and build rapport.
* Cultivate, enhance and leverage external and internal relationships to elevate hotel and market share awareness and drive business.
* *Collaborate with Finance* to ensure the division’s sales plan is on budget to meet or exceed revenue expectations and profit goals.
*Fundamentals*
A four-year degree or equivalent experience or education is required.
Three years experience within hotels sales.
Highly developed written and verbal English communication skills to effectively negotiate, persuade, influence, and sell are critical.
Expect local travel, weekly.
Job Type: Full-time
Travel requirement:
* Up to 25% travel
Work Location: In person
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