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Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena Old Town

Director of Sales

Courtyard by Marriott Pasadena Old Town, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122


Job Requirements

Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database toolsResponsibilities

The Director of Sales will develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, and community partnerships.Optimize group and catering sales and achieve guest satisfaction in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.Strive to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals.Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.Analyze banquet event orders, to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual budget and/or forecast.Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.Conduct creative, thoughtful, and impactful site inspections.Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.Understand the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc., and know how to sell against them.Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.Handle client concerns and obstacles.Partner with department leaders to resolve issues and gain client satisfaction.Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.Recommend, implement, monitor, and control the banquet budget and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.Develop and implement, in conjunction with sales and convention services, special packages, and create new menus and themes within corporate guidelines.Monitor and control the maintenance of the meeting space and equipment to protect hotel assets and ensure a safe work environment.Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.Perform other duties as requested by management.Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision.401(k) Retirement Program.Paid time off (Vacation / Sick / Paid Holidays).HSA Spending Account.Dependent Care Spending Account.Employee Assistance Program.Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid).Monthly Parking (employer paid).Marriott Employee Discounts (Rooms and F&B).Cell phone reimbursement program.Company Information

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Lodging, Hospitality Services, Hotel

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