Director of Sales - Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit Troy
Director of Sales - Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit Troy
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
The Director of Sales (DOS) develops and implements sales strategy of the hotel to ensure that occupancy average daily rate and market share goals are achieved. The DOS will work directly with the Executive Team to identify specific strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the hotels seasonal demand. The DOS will work with Sonestas Marketing Revenue Management and Sales teams to leverage national brand strategies at the local level.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce extended stay room sales by regularly selling hotel rooms through direct client contact at their place of business.
- Develop new accounts maintain existing accounts and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Create room allocation and pricing strategies for all Local Negotiated Accounts collaborate with the General Manager and Regional Revenue Manager for counsel as needed.
- Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability within all areas of responsibility. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget the hotel sales and marketing plan and other assigned financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel. Produce regular reports and sales forecasts.
- Work as part of the senior leadership team of the hotel to positively impact the effectiveness of the operation of the hotel.
- If managing other Sales employees hiring and evaluating the appropriate sales people for the hotel directing the daytoday activities of the team planning organizing and assigning work developing and communicating strategies and goals. Create train and motivate those responsible for developing new accounts maintaining existing accounts and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Advise staff of formal policies and procedures. Manage all human resourcesrelated actions in accordance with Company rules and policies.
- Independently create and implement hotellevel tactical sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy increase average rates and increase business volume during offpeak periods. Monitor sales activities and performance to ensure actual sales exceed the established revenue plan.
- Analyze current/potential market and sales trends. Coordinate all activities to maintain and increase revenue and market share through added business volume and increased rates.
- Coordinate with other hotellevel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales Office and prospective clients.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups. In coordination with General Manager serve as hotel representative for media related inquiries and refer sensitive matters to the Corporate Communications as necessary.
- Prepare Weekly/Monthly reporting on account individual segment and tier production.
- Act as Manager on duty as required.
- Attend Evening Social and Breakfast events as a representative of the management team of the hotel and to prospect for additional sales leads.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws regarding health safety and alcohol services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Mathematical skills including basic math budgeting profit/loss concepts percentages and variances.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
- Problem solving reasoning motivating organizational and training abilities.
- Ability to travel including some overnight travel is required.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Frequently standing up bending climbing kneeling and moving about the facility.
- Carrying lifting or pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Frequently handling objects and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Hotel Administration Business Administration or related field preferred.
- Three years of previous hotel sales experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to speak read and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Opera and Automated Sales Systems preferred.
Benefits
Sonestarecognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Upon submitting your application please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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