Director of Sales

Director of Sales

Home2 Suited by Hilton Oxford MS

Home2 Suites by Hilton Oxford is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to lead revenue growth for our this role you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets across room nights and meeting room rental while keeping ownership and leadership informed on progress toward those goals. You will identify new business opportunities manage existing accounts and build a strong pipeline of corporate group and leisure bookings that drive consistent occupancy and revenue performance. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder at heart with a deep understanding of the hospitality industry and local market landscape. You will cultivate and maintain strong long-lasting client relationships by taking the time to understand each customers business objectives and needs. Clear and effective communication with hotel staff potential clients and hotel guests is essential to success in this role as is the ability to think critically and make sound independent decisions that are in the best interest of the hotel. Strong professional writing skills are a must as you will be responsible for crafting emails proposals and contracts that are compelling accurate and strategically smart for the business. This role extends beyond the office as you will actively represent Home2 Suites at community events networking functions and occasional after hours engagements throughout Oxford. Above all we are looking for a true team player who leads by example is willing to roll up their sleeves and understands that the success of the hotel is a collective effort. If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for hospitality and a strong work ethic we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Team Members get access to Hiltons worldwide employee discounts. We also offer health dental vision life and other comprehensive insurance plans. Employees qualify for PTO as well.

Some responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across room nights and meeting room rental
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while managing existing corporate group and leisure accounts
• Build and nurture strong client relationships through professional proposals contracts and compelling presentations
• Represent the hotel at community events networking functions and occasional after hours engagements throughout Oxford
• Manage and maintain the hotels Facebook and Instagram pages in accordance with Hiltons brand standards and guidelines
• Collaborate closely with hotel staff and leadership as a hands-on team player to support the overall success of the property

Skills

• Proven experience as a Director of Sales or similar executive role
• Experience in contract writing and execution
• Knowledge of hotel processes and functions (HR procurement operations brand standards etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving aptitude

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts
• Holidays as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

LRC2 Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.