Director of Sales

Company: Doubletree Koger Center
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Organizational Structure:
Department: Food and Beverage
Reports To: -General Manager/VP of Sales
Supervision: -Sales Associates
Pay Structure: Paid Bi-weekly
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Join Our Team as the Director of Sales at DoubleTree Midlothian!At DoubleTree Midlothian, we are undergoing an exciting 8-figure renovation project, scheduled to becompleted next year, which means you'll be selling a brand-new product! Our hotel features the largestconference center space in Midlothian, Virginia, for a variety of events, including weddings, corporategatherings, group parties, and more. Guests can enjoy the luxury of over 200 beautifully renovatedguest rooms, ensuring a comfortable and stylish stay. Conveniently located within 15 miles of downtownRichmond, our prime location offers easy access to the city's attractions. Additionally, you will benefitfrom the robust support of Hilton, one of the largest brands in the industry. - -Who are we looking for?Are you a sales leader who values teamwork, takes ownership of your role, and is passionate aboutserving our guests with warmth and hospitality? Shamin Hotels invites you to join our team! As theproperty sales leader, you will drive our strategic vision and inspire your team to achieve and exceedsales targets. Your ability to analyze market trends, develop comprehensive sales strategies, and fosterstrong client relationships will be crucial in driving revenue growth. We are seeking sales professionalswith a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and sales experience to contribute to our continued success.
Position Overview:The Sales Director plays a pivotal role in driving sales revenue, maximizing occupancy, and promotingthe hotel's hospitality services. Their strategic leadership, sales expertise, and customer-focusedapproach are essential for achieving business objectives and ensuring the success of the hotel's salesefforts across all areas of operation.Responsibilities:Sales Strategy Development:--- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to boost hotel rooms, catering services,and food and beverage outlets.--- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identifyopportunities for growth and innovation.Client Relationship Management:--- Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, travel agents, andother potential customers.--- Conduct sales meetings, presentations, and site tours to showcase hotel facilities, cateringservices, and food and beverage offerings.Revenue Generation:
--- Maximize occupancy rates and average daily rates (ADR) through effective pricing strategies andrevenue management techniques.--- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling of hotel amenities, catering packages, anddining experiences to enhance guest satisfaction and increase revenue.Team Leadership and Training:--- Recruit, train, and supervise the sales team, including sales managers, coordinators, and supportstaff.--- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, andprofessional growth.Marketing and Promotion:--- Work with corporate marketing partners to develop and execute marketing campaigns andpromotional activities to drive awareness and demand for hotel accommodations, cateringservices, and food and beverage offerings.--- Collaborate with the marketing team to create marketing materials, advertisements, and onlinecontent.--- Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote the hoteland its hospitality services.Financial Management:--- Manage sales budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to ensure profitability. -Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field(preferred).--- Proven experience in hotel sales, catering sales, food and beverage sales, or hospitalitymanagement, with a focus on sales and revenue generation.--- Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.--- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.--- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.--- Knowledge of hotel operations, catering services, food and beverage trends, and revenuemanagement principles.--- Proficiency in sales and customer relationship management (CRM) software.--- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Why Should You Work for Shamin Hotels?Amazing Benefits! In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits for full-time associates,including health, dental, vision, accident and short and long term disability insurance, pet insurance,gym membership discounts, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Shamin Perk discounts on tickets, rental carsand attractions, footwear discounts, 401K plan with company match, employee discounts at ourbranded hotels and more!Endless Opportunities! With over 70 hotels in our portfolio and plans for further expansion, there areendless opportunities for growth and advancement at Shamin Hotels. Whether you're interested infront-line operations, corporate management, or hotel development, we have opportunities for you toshine.Advancement! We're proud of our track record of promoting from within. At Shamin Hotels, we'recommitted to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us and bepart of a company where your potential is limited only by your ambition. We look forward to welcomingyou to the Shamin Hotels family!How to Apply:If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to embark on a rewarding career with Shamin Hotels,we want to hear from you! Please apply here: https://shaminhotels.jobaline.com/About Us:Founded in 1979, Shamin Hotels is an award-winning hospitality organization with over 9,000 rooms in76 properties. It is recognized as the largest hotel owner and operator throughout Virginia, as well asone of the top ten hotel owners in the country. Deeply rooted at the forefront of the hospitalityindustry, Shamin Hotels has assembled a portfolio that spans multiple renowned brands, reflecting itscommitment to developing experiential accommodations across many market segments while providingextraordinary experiences for a wide range of guests as well as growth opportunities for its associates.For additional information, please visit www.shaminhotels.com.JB.0.00.LN

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