Now Hiring - Candlewood Suites Round Rock - Director of Sales in Round Rock, TX

Full description of the position

The Candlewood Suites Hotel an IHG Hotel in Round Rock, the "Sports Capital of Texas" is seeking a dynamic, Team Player Director of Sales. The Director of Sales position will manage the development and set revenue sales and marketing strategies for the hotel to ensure plans are implemented, results monitored, and sales goals are achieved. Sell hotel rooms through direct client contacts.

Financial:

Achieve budgeted revenues sales goals and maximize profitability. Participate in the preparation of annual operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans.

Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates and increase volume.

Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.

Guest Experience:

Provide guests with information to enhance their experience: loyalty programs, area attractions, restaurants, driving directions, facility information.

Develop and Maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group business.

Responsible Business

Raise the awareness and reputation of our hotel and brand locally.

Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance.

Accountability

Participate as Team Player in unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.

Work closely with revenue management to follow up with recommendations.

What we need from you.

Bachelor's degree/higher education qualifications/equivalent in marketing or sales related field.

Two to four years' experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting.

IHG experience preferred but not required

Required continuous Brand training via virtual class or class room

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,000.00 to $48,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Sales: 2 to 4 years (Preferred)
• Monthly Bonus plan
• Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person