Director of Sales Marketing
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Des Moines Sheraton1800 50th StreetWest Des Moines IA 50266Director of Sales & MarketingFull timeAtrium SPIRIT where teamwork passion and appreciation ignite service excellence
Whats In It For You
The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service Perseverance Inclusion Respect Innovation and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences work together to overcome challenges and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.
- Career Growth & Learning 40 of our management hires are internal promotions!
- Get Paid When You Need It Daily Pay option available.
- Invest in Your Future 401k plan with company match.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision insurance options.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation Holiday Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler discounts to explore new destinations.
The Des Moines Sheraton is seeking a passionate Director of Sales & Marketing to lead our dynamic sales efforts and drive business growth. Our hotel offers 234 wellappointed guest rooms and more than 20000 square feet of flexible event space serving corporate meetings social events and conventions. Located in the thriving West Des Moines area the property is minutes from top businesses Jordan Creek Town Center and the entertainment and cultural attractions of downtown Des Moines.
Salary Range: 100k120k
The Des Moines Sheraton is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales & Marketing position to provide full cycle sales leadership for top line revenue generation including identifying qualifying negotiating and closing business for the assigned property as well as client support site visits and overseeing the property sales and service teams.
The Director of Sales & Marketing will be tasked with the following duties responsibilities and assignments:
- Manage property level Sales and Marketing associates (including Sales Managers Event Sales Managers Sales and Event Service Managers and/or Sales Coordinators) by ensuring Associates understand employment practices recommending employment decisions and corrective action supporting performance management and implementing discipline in accordance with Atriums Core Values;
- Generate new group leads through proactive solicitation using resources such as the internet 3rd party vendors brand resources Property Sales Systems etc.;
- Recruiting interviewing hiring and training Associates;
- Aggressively pursuing all appropriate business opportunities within designated Director Sales & Events assigned accounts or segments including responding to leads customer solicitation and relationship building. Achieving individual and team productivity goals;
- Planning and executing client site visits onsite client negotiations and meetings and pre and postcon meetings;
- Functioning as a key leader of the Revenue Strategy Team along with the General Manager and Director of Revenue Management helping to develop the pricing inventory and marketing strategies;
- Functioning as the liaison between the property and the Enterprise Sales Organization communicating strategies and hotel information and countersigning all sales contracts;
- Actively engaging in the local community as it benefits the hotel via approved memberships in organizations charitable activities and business community events;
- Unless the hotel is part of the shared service marketing department the Director Sales & Events is responsible for all hotel marketing ensuring the content and appearance is current accurate and optimally represents the hotel. Hotel Marketing includes all print and digital marketing catering menus social media posts online reviews and all content (text images and videos) on brand and thirdparty websites;
- Providing financial leadership of the sales function to include forecast Group and Catering Revenue participating in annual budget process preparing for and participating in financial reviews at property level and above as well as updating the property Strategic Selling Guidelines;
- Conducting and/or participating in the required company standard meetings including but not limited to daily Operations stand up meeting Business Review Meeting Revenue Strategy Meeting Credit Meeting BEO meeting Budget Meetings and weekly Staff/Executive Committee meeting;
- Managing the negotiated Transient segment with support from Atrium National Sales;
- Hosting or participating in proactive sales initiatives and events; and
- Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.
5 years of hotel or industry related experience
Proven performance achieving individual and team sales productivity goals
Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience with industry specific sales programs including Microsoft Office and/or CI/TY particularly in detailing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
What will set you apart:
5 years of hotel sales and marketing experience
3 years successfully directing a sales catering or similar team
A strong working knowledge or experience with the Group Negotiated Transient and Social Event segments
Working knowledge of ProfitSword forecasting
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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set years & depth of experience certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
