Assistant Director of Sales

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Kessler Enterprise Inc. IV. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

The Assistant Director of Sales is responsible for overseeing Sales and/or Catering to optimize revenue opportunities for the property under the guidance and leadership of the Director of Sales.

Core Responsibilities:

Primary areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:
Lead the revenue process as defined by the Director of Sales assuring that the property is taking the right mix of business to maximize the high demand periods and lay in the base required for the distressed periods.
Monitor revenue pace of Sales and Catering and lead the Team in meeting and exceeding budgeted revenues.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned key accounts and assist sales team in resolving client issues.
Work cooperatively between PR and Marketing to establish strategic goals for attaining budgets assisting with social media calendar.
Actively participate in quarterly marketing meetings to offer information on upcoming special events possible demand in the city or need months with targeted markets/accounts.
Direct organize and supervise departmental activities including but not limited to prospecting and qualifying potential leads soliciting viable leads and preparing and presenting written proposals/contracts and oral presentations.
Direct and develop team members performance with the guidance of the Director of Sales to include but not limited to providing supervision and professional development scheduling coaching and counseling timely evaluations improving performance and delivering recognition and reward.
As required by the Director of Sales recruit interview and onboard new team members.
Assist in compiling sales forecasts and budgets collect and report sales data and manage the department budget.
Develop target lists and action plans for account solicitation; assist in assignment and distribution of leads and inquiries.
Conduct in person tours of property for meeting planners and other potential customers while informing them of all hotel services available; entertain customers on property during site inspections pre-planning trips and program operation when appropriate. Complete the required site forms to alert the hotel of site tours in advance.
Direct maintenance of sales files accounts and additional administrative duties.
Develop and maintain relationships with competitive set and actively participate in community organizations and professional associations to maintain visibility and market share.
Excellent knowledge of the hotels surroundings including the history culture and points of interest.
Qualify incoming leads send proposals contracts and addendums when needed to negotiate group business using marketing and sales resources.
Negotiate guest room rates meeting room rental function space and hotel services within approved booking guidelines.
Establish a method of payment collect initial deposit and/or begin the direct bill application process prior to turnover to Event Services Manager.
Follow up on outstanding proposals and contracts to effectively close business.

Process definite contracts and route information appropriately to the following Grand Performers using the turnover process:
Group Coordinator
Event Services Manager
Controller
Monthly review and support to team members in creating and achieving quarterly sales goals.
Analyze competition market trends and customer needs to continually assess the productivity against established goals and budgets.
Analyze historical current and future hotel performance to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/exceed his/her individual sales goals and sales budget.
Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to include restaurant spa gallery and outlets.
Manage account details so all pertinent aspects of solicitation (minimum of 40 monthly) and closing are complete and documented in the required sales and catering system.
Complete a minimum of forty solicitations per month lead team by example.
Track monthly production towards quarterly sales goals set forth by management using required documentation.
Competently utilizes the required systems/equipment and platforms to effectively evaluate availability profitability and track the progress of groups from proposal through execution.
Maintain accurate organized and up-to-date files including computer filing and sales platform records (attachments traces activities etc.).
Complete business evaluation process to maximize revenues for rooms with the Revenue Manager.
Conduct and participate in weekly department meeting to review group and catering pace systems reports company/department updates.
Quarterly travel is required to attend customer events conduct outside sales calls and participate in trade shows.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with national franchised brands.
Knowledge of all Kessler Collection Hotels to effectively cross-sell.
Complete required reporting and documentation.
Use logic integrity and sound judgment when making business decisions by considering the big picture operational needs and impact on other departments.
Perform other duties assigned to meet business needs.
Conduct and participate daily business review meeting with sales team to review current prospects site tours and previous days business activity.
Prepare and deliver regular reports to the Director of Sales on sales activities solicitation efforts targeted accounts progress and achievements bi-weekly.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Response to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Response well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
  Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Motivation Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  Dependability Follows instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree preferred
Hospitality or related industry experience required
Previous sales experience required
Valid Drivers License required
Knowledgeable of Top-Accounts for the Hotel preferred
-Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability of the following Grand Performers within the culture and policies established by the Kessler Collection.
Group Sales
Sales Admin

Salary plus quarterly bonus if sales goals are meet

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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