Now Hiring - DoubleTree by Hilton - Savannah Historic District - Hospitality Area Director of Sales in Savannah, GA

Full description of the position

Summary:

Are you looking for a feel-great, love-what-you do AND the people around you, kind of role? Wait ‘til you see what North Point Hospitality, a hotel ownership and management company, has to offer. The job itself… As part of the North Point Hospitality Sales & Marketing Team, The Area Director of Sales oversees and manages sales activities within Market or Markets as assigned by the Vice President, Sales and Marketing, and working in close collaboration with the General Managers of the properties within the assigned Market area. The area Director will ensure the success of the Sales team within their assigned Market by providing excellent direction and feedback and by effectively anticipating and addressing the needs of the department. The best part is- you will love where you work. We are caring. We are hosts. We delight. We are professionals. At North Point Hospitality (NPH), we serve our guests and each other with enthusiasm and warmth. We are dedicated professionals and we reflect the tradition of hospitality excellence. Join us.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and manages sales activities for NPH Properties within Market or Markets as assigned
• Creates and maintains an office environment conducive to effective selling customer advocacy
• Oversee hiring and training and development of Sales Managers, Property Sales Directors (if applicable), and Hourly Sales Associates/ Coordinators
• Sets booking goals for Sales Team members
• Leads as necessary to drive revenue and meet property objectives, guiding Property Directors and or Managers
• Drives both guest and associate satisfaction while ensuring department's financial success
• Leads the sales team in focusing on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel sales objectives
• Responsible for development of annual sales and marketing plans for each hotel
• Upholds the NPH Guest Service Principles
• College degree in communications, marketing or related preferred
• Knowledge and proven track record of graphic design
• 2 years’ experience in the marketing field

Supervisory Responsibility:

Sales Managers and/or Property Sales Directors

Work Environment:

Professional work environment requiring business casual dress. Frequent interactions with clients, vendors, guests, hotel leadership and various departments

Other Duties:

Please note that this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years hotel sales experience
• Hotel leadership experience preferred
• Proven track record for success in sales and revenue generation supported with documentation and/or professional references

Core Manager Competencies: North Point Hospitality Managers are expected to exhibit the following behaviors in the execution of their job duties:

• Act with Managerial Courage
• Anticipate and address department needs
• Build and lead an effective team
• Communicate effectively

Other competencies required for success in this role:

• Creativity
• Self-motivation
• Flexibility
• Critical evaluation/ sound judgment
• Ethical practice

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person