Director of Sales
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Job Location:
Key Largo, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Shaner Hotel Group. 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.
About the Team
Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our award-winning Playa Largo Resort & Spa located in the beautiful Florida Keys. Playa Largo features 175 luxury rooms and suites including 10 private bungalows a 3-bedroom beach house ballroom with private courtyard private marina with boat ramp a full-service spa salon wedding lawn sports courts and fitness facilities. Playa Largo offers plenty of waterfront and indoor space for events ranging from weddings to private and corporate events. This property also features four restaurants and bars including an upscale steak house fresh seafood restaurant ceviche & sushi bar in-room dining full banquet and catering department pool & beach bar and a sunset terrace.
About Us
Shaner Hotel Group
Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service select-service extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors hotel owners and brandsincluding hotel development design and construction e-commerce and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website !
Job Description
Be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends holidays and varied shifts as required to meet the needs of the Companys business operations.
Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels franchise and hotel/departmental policies and procedures ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts particularly those corporations agencies associations tour operations sports teams and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
Determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods and creating advertising through newspaper direct mail billboards support of these programs.
Attend trade shows chamber of commerce or civic events and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
Ensures communication with General Manager all other Department Managers and staff.
Actively participates in local/community events.
Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
Maintains Sales Departments annual budget.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
The Director of Sales will be responsible for strategically soliciting and developing new accounts and successfully promoting the property. The Director of Sales is responsible for generating top line revenue and the management of all aspects of the Sales Department.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years progressive experience in hospitality sales & catering at an upscale/luxury hotel and/or resort.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests management and co-workers to their understanding.
High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions.
Working knowledge of hotel operations.
Experience and working knowledge of hotel catering and events.
Experience in leading a team.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to prepare budgets and ensure cost controls.
Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as B.E.O.s safety rules procedure manuals.
Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.s.
Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
