Director of Sales – Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
We are accepting resumes for the position of Director of Sales for the Thomas E. Strauss family of businesses. This position is responsible for growing our group and event business at the hotel and restaurants. This includes building and maintaining great relationships with key industry partners, leaders and businesses. The sales director is responsible for actively cultivating new avenues of business, understanding the competitive marketplace, and updating & maintaining reservations and contracts.
Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a family-owned, Lancaster County hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller's Smorgasbord, AmishView Inn & Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, Plain & Fancy Farm, The Quilt Shop at Miller's, Locally Made Food Shop and Miller's Bakery. We foster a culture of respect in the workplace and expect our staff to live our mission and support our values. Valuing employees and creating a culture which strives for Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and Fun! We strive to provide an outstanding guest experience from entry to exit.
Qualifications:
Experience in Hospitality Group Sales – a plus.
Successful sales leadership history in outside sales required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong Organizational skills and Detail Orientation
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Build and maintain great relationships with managers, key industry partners, series partners, tour operators, group leaders, and other local businesses. Actively cultivate avenues of new business.
Ability to know and retain pricing and product information for AmishView Inn, Miller’s and Plain& Fancy, including relevant allergy information. Stay on top of competitors pricing and packages.
Oversee and develop sales budget. Project future monthly and yearly group meals served at Miller’s and Plain& Fancy and group room nights reserved from AmishView Inn.
Manage day-to-day group tasks for AmishView Inn, such as lead, contracts, general hotel booking information, meeting room accommodations, group billing and follow up. Oversee Group Sales Coordinator(s), assisting in day-to-day restaurant tasks, questions and troubleshooting.
Update CRM and booking reservations systems, with all leads and reservations information for AmishView Inn, overseeing the same for Miller’s and Plain & Fancy.
Attend relevant trade shows and sales missions, weighing and evaluating the worth of each show, making necessary changes as needed.
Work with Director of Marketing as needed for internal and external marketing communications.
We are offering an excellent salary and benefits package. We are “work-to-live” not a “live-to-work” workplace.
The Director of Sales will become a part of a dynamic Senior Management Team. This position is for an enthusiastic professional, driven by high standards, teamwork, and superior customer service.