Now Hiring - Margaritaville Hospitality - Director of Sales in Gatlinburg, TN

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Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Director of Sales

Love your job and join our team today where the Beach meets the Mountains! You’ve worked for the rest, now step up to the best. Our award winning resort has a unique beach environment nestled in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains.

Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg provides Fun and Escapism for our guests and team members. We are seeking quality Director of Sales with a passion for providing excellent guest experiences. Guest satisfaction begins with individuals that have a positive state of mind and are committed to providing quality service.

Our FINS Philosophy:

Fun At Work – Our team has proven it is possible to have fun while working

Involve The Guests – Our guests rave about the positive interactions with our team

Navigate The Now – We have a great team willing to pitch in whenever needed

State Of Mind – We have the opportunity to choose our state of mind daily – make it positive

Our Rewards

• Company Paid Parking
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation/Sick Days
• Monthly Team Lunch Rallies
• Recognition Programs
• Food/Merchandise/Service/Lodging Discounts
• Local Area Attractions Discounts

Your Part

Manage group sales operations to positively impact hotel revenues through prospecting, closing & servicing group business. Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business through various efforts (sales calls, direct mail, referrals, site inspections and networking). Ensure successful on-site group events by communicating & working with all departments.

You Bring

• Focus on Corporate/Convention/Association business.
• Responsible for effectively soliciting new group business and maintaining existing accounts.
• Handle proposals, contracts, room blocks, cut-off dates, deposits & event space details.
• Calculate & quote pricing for rooms, meeting space, equipment, food & beverage costs based upon company guidelines for rates & need dates.
• Provide site tours to prospective group leaders & positively impact hotel revenues through prospecting & closing on group business.
• Work to promote the Margaritaville Brand to prospective groups.
• Handle month end reporting and tracking of group room nights and revenues.
• Develop & maintain rapport with hotel community & key contacts to ensure a visible presence.
• Handle other duties as assigned by General Manager

Requirements

• Hotel sales experience required.
• Attention to detail with ability to multi task and prioritize.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and professional appearance required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and positive attitude required.

* 94% of our Team Members Love Their Job

* Voted Best Place to Work / Best Place to Stay!

* Margaritaville Property of the Year 2019 & 2020

* 94% Team Members Proud to Work for our Company

* USA Today Best New Property

* Knoxville News Sentinel Best Property of the Year

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gatlinburg, TN 37738: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hotel Sales Management: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person