Director of Sales and Catering

South Portland, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Ocean Properties. 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 Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Sales and Catering to join our team! The Director of Sales and Catering is responsible for driving overall sales and marketing results across all segments directing the property sales team and ensuring goals are this role you will be responsible for generating new business and collaborating on strategies to increase occupancy and revenue. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated energetic seasoned hospitality sales professional with local market experience.

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work character and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 9 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

- Direct lead coordinate and supervise sales team in all sales related activities

- Grow existing accounts and generate new business to exceed budget and maximize revenue and profits

- Maintain existing account relationships

- Formulate sales and marketing strategies for assigned hotel

- Collaborate with sales team revenue management and Hotel General Managers to maximize profitability of properties while maintain guest satisfaction

- Work closely with sales teams and Hotel General Managers at assigned hotels to assist in capturing group business in all segments including corporate transient business

- Train and support all sales associates and ensure performance in accordance with established hotel brand/Colwen sales standards

- Set sales strategies to achieve overall property goals for both rate and occupancy

- Create and execute annual marketing plan addressing sales strategy and budget goals

- Understand hotel operations including room types meeting capacities service and features and benefits of assigned properties

- Solid knowledge of market conditions and competitors economic trends and supply and demand

- Proactive solicitation of new business to achieve region revenue goals

- Meet monthly revenue goals for both room and banquet sales

- Achieve your personal sales call h goals and advise team on meeting assigned goals

- Target accounts markets or segments with proactive solicitation and account saturation

- Participate in local networking organizations community and industry events while representing Colwen Hotels in a professional manner

Requirements:

- 1-2 years Hotel Director of Sales experience

- 4 years proven sales record

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

- Proven ability to drive the sales process

- Excellent listening

- Strong leader of people

- Strategic thinker

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

- Familiar with common computer software programs ability to learn new software programs

Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings Paid Time Off Programs Employee Assistance Program 401K Plan Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family Exclusive Associate Discounts Travel Entertainment & Retail Training and Development Programs Career Advancement Opportunities. $90000

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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DescriptionAdditional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Ocean Properties. 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 ...