Sales Director

Job Summary: Director of Sales for the Towne Place Suites Denver, Broomfield, COWhat a great opportunity to join the global leader in third-party hotel management as the General Manager of the Towne Place Suites Denver Broomfield! If you have the passion and drive, Aimbridge will help you reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible. With Aimbridge, you’re working with the best of the best!It’s a mark of distinction. Our diverse business is full of energy, excitement, and rapid growth—just like a career with Aimbridge! Join a team where every day brings new opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you.We are a place to GROW, a place to BELONG, and a place to SUCCEED! That's #TheAimbridgeWAY!QUALIFICATIONS:At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience.Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell, and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guests, and/or corporate clients.Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing.Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment.Must be proficient in general computer knowledge, especially Microsoft Office products.Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.Strong organization and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team.Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate all group, transient, and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising, public relations, marketing, and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy, and food & beverage opportunities, thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.Proactively conduct outside sales calls, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients.Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards, and sales metrics.Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales, Food and Beverage, Front Office, and Reservations.Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management, providing training on a rotational basis.Maintain professional working relationships and promote open lines of communication to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments.Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

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