Currently, we are looking for a top-performing Hotel Area Director of Sales - Residence Inn Gulfport Bixoli and Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Bixoli.
Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We are looking for a dedicated Hotel Area Director of Sales to assist our 2 hotels - Residence Inn Gulfport Bixoli and Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Bixoli in reaching their sales targets. The Hotel Area Director of Sales will be in charge of developing our sales strategy and goals, training and assessing our sales force, collaborating with sales managers, and ensuring that we create a new and recurring business from various hotel sectors. Our ideal Hotel Area Director of Sales candidate is a leader, innovator, and hard worker who brings 3+ years of hotel sales experience to the role. Mariott and Hilton experience is preferred.
Residence Inn Gulfport-Biloxi Internation Airport
Conveniently located adjacent to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, we are within minutes of local dining and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast.
We’re across the road from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and offer a shuttle there. Gulfport Premium Outlets Mall and I-10 are two miles away. Downtown Gulfport, Island View Casino, the beach, and Highway 90 are within five miles.
SAME DAY PAY Access your pay as you’ve earned it! No cost to you!
Vacation and Personal days and holiday pay
Access Perks
Discounts on Travel, Hotels, Food, Entertainment, Shopping, and more!
Brand Travel Discounts for Travel and Food & Beverage
Online Training Courses
Referral Program and Bonus
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Associate of the Month/Associate of the Year/Service Awards
Full-Time Associates:
Medical, Dental, Vision BENEFITS BEGIN DAY ONE
Free Basic Life and basic Accidental Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependents
Day Care Flex Spending account
Flexible Health Care Spending Account
Wellness Program- For those who have Medical on our Anthem plan
401K with a Company match!
Jury Duty Leave
Bereavement Leave
Some Key Areas of Responsibility for theHotel Area Director of Sales:
Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast
Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
Solicit new guests with targeted outbound sales initiatives, such as personal calls to your network and phone solicitations to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups that will generate new revenue
Organize meetings with department heads, report on sales activity for the previous and upcoming weeks, and produce a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenses
Requirements For The Hotel Area Director Of Sales
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality field, is required
Proven track record of sales success in lead generation and closing skills
Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required
Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Applicants must be able to work weekends & holidays if needed.
As a Company, we believe the true success of our operation rests with the associates who bring life to the brick-and-mortar. A great hotel or club is created by great people who perform their jobs to the best of their ability and are always friendly and helpful to the guests. Our associates’ attitude is the mark that sets us apart from other management companies. As the property becomes known for its quality of service and the attitude of its associates, the opportunity for growth and security on the personal level is enhanced. A quality operation begets quality people, and this combination, in turn, yields satisfied guests.
With our commitment to an inclusive workplace, Commonwealth Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate our associates’ unique differences because that drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Food and Beverage Services, Travel Arrangements, and Hospitality
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