Director of Sales and Marketing

Develop pricing and market strategies and constant monitoring of competition and marketplace in general.Prepare and execute annual marketing plan, promotion and advertising plans covering sales, food and beverage events, hotel promotions, media relations as well as participating in multiple property campaigns.Design plans and materials for promotions and public relations.Meet or exceed pre-determined booking goals for guest room revenue; meet or exceed budgeted costs and revenue on a monthly average with the liberty to negotiate as needed on individual functions within established guidelines yet maintaining the overall revenue goals.Compile lists of prospective clients for use as sales leads based on information from newspapers, business directories and other sources.Solicit new and repeat guest room and meeting business and maintain client base of key accounts and conventions.Make outside sales calls and telemarket to obtain business. Monitor pricing, service levels, facilities and function activities at competitive facilities to ensure the Hotel remains in a competitive position.Complete coordination of the Sales group functions; accurate and timely preparation of detailed Sales Contracts and Group Resumes as necessary to ensure a common quality understanding of what the client is to receive in terms of products and services.Prepare periodic sales reports and weekly activity report to include all financial booking performance and personal call reports for active solicitation performed.ADMINISTRATIVEAccountable for the financial performance of the department with emphasis on achieving or exceeding of predetermined booking goals.Prepare and control hotel budget for sales, promotions and advertising.Monitor departmental, payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals.Prepare 30-60-90 Day Revenue Forecast on a monthly basis for presentation.Be familiar with the operating procedures of all other areas of the hotel, cooperating fully and in a friendly manner with those areas to assure customer satisfaction.Route associate commendations received from guests to the person responsible for assembling the daily packet.JOB REQUIREMENTS:5 years' experience as a Senior Sales manager or 3 years' experience as a Director of Sales at a full-service property that has at least 200 guest rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.Four Star/Four Diamond, upscale hotel experience preferred.Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related area of study preferred.Previous experience in the San Francisco market preferred.Requirement to relocate as a full time resident to the area within 90 days of hire (if not local).Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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