Director of Sales

We are looking for a driven sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to build relationships and maximize revenues at KG Hotels. If you are that person, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

The candidate will contribute to the Company's profitability by effectively developing, managing, and executing the Holiday Inn sales process. The ideal candidate has sales management experience, with knowledge and training in IHG’s revenue management tools. The candidate must have the ability to develop both short and long-term selling strategies. The candidate has a strong track record of exceeding sales targets and leading the market. The candidate must also possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, exhibit an urgency to get things done, and demonstrate outstanding leadership and drive.

Job Requirements:

· Execute the solicitation efforts for the hotel through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, event commitments for group room sales within the hotel.

· Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients, while directing staff in mirroring same practices.

· Direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly forecast, database/lead management systems, group booking pace report, and sales meeting minutes.

· Execute annual business plan as defined while monitoring and making modifications deemed necessary based on current market conditions.

· Implement and compile data for ongoing tactical action plans, monthly reports, annual goals, budget, forecasts and all reports required.

· Professionally represent the hotel in all community and industry organizations.

· Uphold departmental procedures in relation to federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws.

· Must be compliant with attendance rules and available to work on a regular basis.

· Perform any other job-related duties that are required or assigned.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

· 2-5+ years of proven sales leadership in hotel operation.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management and supervision

· Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff in all situations.

· Able to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

· Dependable more reliable than spontaneous

· People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

· Detail-oriented would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Type: Full-time