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CROWN HOTEL & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT LLC

Area Director of Sales

CROWN HOTEL & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT LLC, Hartsville, South Carolina, United States, 29550


Area Director of Sales

Embark on an exciting hotel career with Crown Hotel & Travel Management, LLC. From hotel management jobs to front-line interaction with hotel guests and important behind-the-scenes hospitality jobs, Crown Hotel & Travel Management, LLC offers a variety of opportunities for job growth and exciting careers in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)

Supplemental Insurance

Enhanced Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan

Paid Training

Goals and Incentive pay (30% bonus potential)

Phone allowance and expensed travel costs

Fantastic Company Culture

Supervisor:

Corporate Director of Sales and General Manager

DUAL PROPERTY SALES POSITION

Can work from home a couple days a week but must be able to travel to properties frequently.

Properties are located in Dunn, NC and Hartsville, SC.

Primary Objective

The Director of Sales and Marketing handles all outside sales for the hotel including group rooms, events, meeting space, and corporate negotiated contracts. A great deal of this position involves outside travel and selling to clients, as well as coordinating the details of the sales department with operations related to groups, meetings, events, and corporate guests as directed by the Corporate Director of Sales and General Managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all types of solicitation including phone, email, direct mail, and in-person cold calling/appointments.

Build strong personal relationships with clients through networking and client entertainment, while cultivating new client relationships.

Identify weekly projected solicitations.

Review group and catering inquiries weekly to ensure all leads are evaluated for proper follow-up, maximization of revenues, and training opportunities.

Complete brand standard training.

Attend weekly revenue meetings with brand as directed by GM and Revenue Manager.

Attend industry-related events (AENC, MPI, Chamber Events, etc.).

Assist in end-of-month reports with GMs.

Ensure proper communication with the entire hotel staff.

Review and update weekly and monthly meeting room calendars for all departments, including meeting room setup and billing.

Develop all marketing material, including brochures, sales kits, and online promotions.

Requirements:

Excellent communication, administrative, clerical, record-keeping, and computing skills are essential for this position. Reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and a driver’s license are required. Self-motivated individuals with a strong desire to assist with phone solicitations are preferred. Knowledge of hotel sales practices is a plus but not required. Must be a team player with a can-do attitude and participate in the local community and trade organizations. Availability may include nights and possible weekends for group and meeting room assistance, including room setups, AV assistance, and welcoming groups. Frequent travel is required.

Preferred:

Knowledge of Delphi and Hilton PMS is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to travel frequently.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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