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Director of Sales - Franchised

Marriott, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Marriott Director of Sales - Franchised Lincoln, Nebraska

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Full-TimeLocated Remotely?

NoRelocation?

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ManagementAdditional Information:

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Woodbury Corporation. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.We seek an experienced individual to join our team as our Area Director of Sales. This position has overall responsibility to drive hotel revenue through effective sales efforts.Essential Functions

Leads the development and execution of the hotel sales strategy to grow sales volume.Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving hotel sales goals.Able to adjust quickly to the changing market and be ahead of the comp set.Tracks and defines market performance and adjusts plans as conditions change to achieve results.Books appropriate business that allows the hotel to exceed monthly room revenue and other budgets.Closes sales leads in an exemplary fashion.Grows revenue by cross-selling other Woodbury hotels as appropriate.Motivates and leads the sales team.Ensures performance management is consistently executed throughout the hotel.Meets budgeted revenues, utilizing all marketing efforts such as internet marketing, advertising, and social media.Maintains the RFP Process for the brand, building business cases and responding to bids.Develops awareness and reputation of the hotel in the surrounding area.Responsible for the marketing and booking of the meeting space.Ensures personal and staff goals are achieved.Maintains knowledge of market, competition, and customers by attending networking events and developing relationships with local community leaders.Strives to continually improve business and industry/job specific skills by attending training and continuing education.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent communication and customer service skills.Effective problem-solving abilities.Good understanding of hotel operations and how departments interface.Great organizational skills.Proven ability to exceed performance targets while maintaining costs.Strong time management and goal-oriented.Enjoys working with other departments to provide quality service.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain a positive attitude and high level of energy.Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: 3+ years of experience related to the above duties.Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends, evening events, etc.Benefits

Daily Pay – get paid on-demand.Medical Insurance.Dental Insurance.Paid Time Off starting on first day.Free Life and Accident Insurances.Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Woodbury Group of hotels.Awesome worldwide hotel discounts.Employee Assistance Program.Employee Wellness Program.This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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