Director of Sales

: Overview: Opportunity: Director of Sales Develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations, and community partnerships. Your Growth Path Area Director of Sales - Regional Director of Sales - Corporate Director of Sales - VP of Sales Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
• Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
• Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
• Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
• Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
• Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
• Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
• Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
• Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
• Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
• Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
• Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
• Moderate travel between hotel and client's locations required.

What We Believe People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It About Us : Enjoy the only All-Suite Holiday Inn Resort in Orlando, Florida at the entrance to the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort where Kids 11 and under eat free for breakfast and dinner! A Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel, The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark is located in the heart of Orlando, one mile from the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Complimentary, scheduled shuttle service is available. The resort is minutes from the Walt Disney World Resort area, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, The Orange County Convention Center and the I-Drive entertainment district featuring ICON360. Our location is easily accessible to shopping at both Orlando Premium Outlets and Disney Springs. Our Orlando family resort features 777 spacious suites, free high-speed Internet access, microwave, mini-fridge, and 42" HDTVs. At the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, you'll enjoy two pools, the 4-D Experience, Bank Heist Laser Challenge, resort entertainment and Arcade. The resort's Marketplace is the hub for shopping, dining and entertainment with a gift shop, food court, full service restaurant and bar. HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law. To see other opportunities at this location, click here.