Now Hiring - Texas Western Hospitality - SALES DIRECTOR in Davenport, FL

NEW PROPERTY- OPENING JULY 2023!

Texas Western Hospitality and managing partner Western International own and operate over thirty hotels, ranging from select service and full service to extended stays. We build and manage only the best brands. We proudly fly Marriott, Hilton, and Holiday Inn flags. We operate hotels throughout Texas, Arizona,and Florida. We also have several properties currently under construction, which will be opening in the near future.

At TWH, we fly the best flags, build the best hotels and employ the best people. This simple, yet proven strategy has allowed us to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders, investment partners, owners, associates, and customers alike.

Our Sales Director:

Directs the activities of the hotel sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel sales/revenues.

Develops and maintains relationships with key clients in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, catering/banquet services.

Develops and manages the departmental budget and monitors sales activities/performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan; accurately reports variances/projections.

Directs the scheduling of conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.

Completes 25 or more solicitation calls per week?

Develops hotel-level tactical sales and marketing plans to support overall system-wide sales plans/strategies and programs.

Develops and maintains good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups and companies, and attends out-of-town conventions to generate convention and group business.

Documents all sales activities into Sales Pro in a timely and accurate manner.

Assists General Manager in the development and update of the hotel-level business plan to include input on sales goals and plans that support the overall business and sales strategies of the company. Maintains an effective business plan.

Develops the revenue portion of the budget.

Recruits, hires, trains, and provides career development for all sales personnel; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees using company hiring standards and guidelines.

Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.

Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.

Fulfills Manager on Duty shifts.

Maintains a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Texas Western Hospitality offers a comprehensive rewards and compensation package for eligible associates that includes:

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Warm and supportive work environment
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time off Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Jury Duty Leave and Bereavement Leave
• Hotel Discounts

Job Requirements

• 1-2 years Hotel Director of Sales experience
• 4+ years proven sales record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong leader of people
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Familiar with common computer software programs, ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to work varied hours