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Aloft Knoxville West

Director of Sales

Aloft Knoxville West, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955


Join Our Team!

Aloft Knoxville West is looking for a top-performing

Hotel Director of Sales .

Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We are looking for a dedicated Hotel Director of Sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. The Hotel 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 Director of Sales is a leader, innovator, and hard worker who brings 5+ years of hotel sales experience to the role.

What is in it for YOU?

All Associates:

SAME DAY PAY Access your pay as you’ve earned it! No cost to you!

Vacation and Personal days & Holiday pay

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

Free Basic Life & 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

401(k) with a Company match!

Jury Duty Leave

Bereavement Leave

Some Key Areas of Responsibility for the Hotel Director of Sales include:

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 creating 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 Director of Sales include:

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required

5+ 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.

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.

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 based on 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.

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