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Driftwood Hospitality Management

Assistant Director of Sales

Driftwood Hospitality Management, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Join Our Team at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley: Where Excellence Meets Hospitality!At the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, we take pride in creating a workplace that not only values exceptional service but also fosters a vibrant and inclusive community. We believe in attracting the best talent and providing them with an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and personal well-being.

Why Work With Us?Competitive Benefits Package:

Enjoy the peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits, including a generous 401k match, health, dental, and vision coverage at competitive costs. We prioritize your overall well-being, ensuring you have the support you need.Delicious Perks:

As part of our commitment to your satisfaction, we offer a complimentary hot meal during your shift. Savor the flavors of our culinary expertise while you contribute to our guests' memorable experiences.Convenient Amenities:

Forget the stress of finding parking - our team members enjoy free parking on-site. Additionally, take advantage of discounted room rates at all Marriott hotels internationally.Investing in Your Future:

Join us at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, where we prioritize promoting from within and offer continuous professional growth opportunities.

What Sets Us Apart?Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our service to guests; it encompasses our dedication to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for our team.

Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of Sales has direct oversight of the sales operations of the hotel. The ADOS and DOS are a team with responsibility to maximize profit, expand business relationships with targeted prospects and large clients; Develops and implements strategy, sales plan, budgets, and forecasts for overall business development, oversee group and transient sales.

Essential Job FunctionsManage all aspects of the sales division. Provide the strategic vision for maximum hotel sales generation and optimal revenue growth.Lead a talented sales team that makes the vision reality. You create an environment energized by the art of the possible, where talented, win-driven professionals are excited to join, learn, exceed their best, and advance.Effectively channel your knowledge of the competitive landscape. Assess the effectiveness of company programs to determine optimum revenues.Forge relationships and build rapport. Cultivate, enhance, and leverage external and internal relationships to elevate hotel and market share awareness and drive business.Collaborate with Finance to ensure the division’s sales plan is on budget to meet or exceed revenue expectations and profit goals.Generates and develops new business to meet specified goals.Maintains and nurtures new and existing client relationships.Develops customer relations including but not limited to sales leads, research, cold calling, qualifying leads, developing leads, and customer service.Develops and implements a sales action plan with objectives and strategies to increase revenue and aggressively acquire new accounts.Grows existing accounts and prospective clients to full potential and generates maximum revenue on a long-term basis.Attends conventions, conferences, and trade shows as needed; prepares post-event reports and analysis.Regularly interacts with executives of major and prospective clients.Analyzes existing and anticipated client needs and promotes company services to fill such requirements.Manages the preparation and implementation of sales and business development plans, sales forecasts, and strategies.Understands prospective client’s culture, product portfolio, competitive position, financial state, investment plan, organization structure and key decision makers.Functions as liaison between client companies and operations staff.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven leadership and business acumen skills.Well-developed negotiation, project, and account management skills.Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization.Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.Commitment to excellence and high standards.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office and Delphi.Must have proven and aggressive selling background in the Hotel industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or telephone.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.

Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceRoom DiscountsEmployee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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