Director of Sales

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Stillwater Hospitality. 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.

DIRECTOR OF SALES & EVENTS

LEADTHESALESSTRATEGYFORONEOFOKLAHOMASMOSTDISTINCTIVE BOUTIQUE HOTELS

Were seeking an experienced energetic and relationship-driven Director of Sales & Eventsto lead revenue generation for our 80-room upscale boutique hotel located 5 blocks from the Oklahoma State University campus and featuring a full-service restaurant lounge and memorable guest experiences.

This is an opportunity to join the leadership team of a family owned and operated unique hotel and help continue to establish it as a destination for business travel university events weddings social gatherings and leisure guests. Work with a James Beard Award winning Executive Chef leading the Food & Beverage area providing opportunities for creative and exciting special events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developandexecutethehotelsoverallsalesandmarketingstrategy.
• GeneratecorporategroupSMERFuniversitysportsandleisurebusiness.
• Build strong relationships with local businesses Oklahoma State University event planners and community organizations.
• Prospectnewaccountswhilemaintainingexistingclientrelationships.
• Negotiategroupcontractsandoverseeeventsalesfrominquirythroughexecution.
• Work closely with the General Manager Revenue Management and Food & Beverage teams to maximize occupancy and profitability.
• Representthehotelatindustryeventstradeshowsandcommunityfunctions.
• Achieveandexceedmonthlyandannualrevenuegoals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fiveormoreyearsofhotelsalesexperiencewithatleastthreeyearsinaleadershiprole.
• ExperiencewithMarriottoranothermajorhotelbrandpreferred.
• Provensuccessgeneratinggroupcorporateandeventbusiness.
• Strongnetworkingpresentationandnegotiationskills.
• ExperiencewithhotelsalessoftwareandCRMplatforms.
• Self-motivatedorganizedandpassionateaboutexceptionalguestexperiences.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitivebasesalary
• Performance-basedbonusplan
• Healthbenefits
• Paidvacation
• Professionaldevelopmentopportunities
• Retirement benefits

WHY JOIN US

This is more than a sales position its a chance to help shape the identity of an exciting boutique hotel where hospitality food beverage and memorable experiences come together. If youre a relationship builder who thrives on creatingnewbusinessandexceedinggoalswedlovetohearfromyou.

TO APPLY

Pleasesubmityourrésuméandabriefcoverletterhighlightingyourhotelsalesachievementsandwhy youre interested in helping grow our boutique hotel while calling Stillwater home.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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