Now Hiring - Hampton Inn by Hilton - Director of Sales in Colorado Springs, CO

A & R Hospitality Group is looking for a Sales Director who is a self-starter with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver the highest level of hospitality, products and services.

About A&R Hospitality Group:

A&R Hospitality Management operates 21 hotels throughout the United States, totaling approximately 1,800 rooms and over $100 million in assets. The company partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, and Choice, as well as independent brands in six competitive markets. For additional information, please visit the company’s website at [please apply online] The Sales Director is in charge of sales strategies in all market segments with focus on maximizing the total hotel room and banquet revenue. Must have a strong understanding and expertise in the sales process, perform direct sales to business mix targets, responsible in handling local and national sales inquiries and accounts. Prepares sales reports such as but not limited to forecasts, budgets, goals, sales and marketing strategies and budgets, leads/inquiries, group bookings and STR report.

We are in search of qualified candidates who can excel at the following:

• Take every opportunity to WOW our guests!
• Implement approved sales plans and action items as directed.
• Develop, create and implement innovative Sales & Marketing techniques.
• Execute and distribute all in-house advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Make personal sales calls.
• Develop and search for potential markets for hotels.
• Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and associations.
• Contact current meeting planners to foster additional and repeat business.
• Coordinate activities with all hotel departments to ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction.
• Always maintain a professional appearance.
• Assess the market potential and develop new business opportunities for each assigned hotel
• Achievement of all solicitation and revenue goals
• Sales and Marketing upkeep of all brand and third-party lead systems
• Attendance of networking and community events
• Develop and maintain good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies and trade organizations, and attend local and out of town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotel
• Conducts on-property site tours
• Maintain sales database for all assigned properties
• Attend sales meetings and hotel staff meetings to facilitate good communication and to discuss VIPs and incoming business in detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, take ownership of personal and team actions, communicate effectively, promote collaboration and nurture a positive, professional work environment

A&R benefits include:

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid vacation time
• Hotel discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Leadership training
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Free Teladoc for eligible employees

A &R Hospitality Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.