Director of Sales

Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discounts Paid time off Come join our award-winning team as the Director of Sales at the Springhill Suites by Marriott in Grand Island, NE. We seek an experienced individual to join our team. This position functions as the business leader of the sales team for the Springhill Suites Grand Island with overall responsibility to drive hotel revenue through effective sales efforts. Position is full-time, work schedule varies and may include working on holidays as needed. Marriott and the Woodbury Group care about your safety where you work. We comply with Marriott brand standards and have adopted the "Commitment to Clean" program to ensure the safety of you and our guests Benefits (based on hours worked per week)Daily Pay - get paid on-demandMedical InsuranceDentalVision401K Employer MatchPaid Time Off starting on first dayFree Life and Accident InsurancesOpportunities for growth and advancement within the Woodbury Group of hotelsAwesome worldwide hotel discounts (up to 75% off)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramMinimum Qualifications4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major.Hotel sales experience preferred, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.5+ years of experience related to the duties below.Performance ExpectationsLeads the development and execution of the hotel sales strategy to grow sales volume by including the General Manager for assistance as needed to "win" the business.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 is able to predict short-term performance and adjust plans as conditions change to achieve results.Books appropriate business that allows the hotel to exceed month room revenue and other budgets specific to the hotel.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 and driven throughout the hotel.Meets budgeted revenues, utilizing all marketing efforts such as internet marketing, advertising, and social mediaMaintains the RFP Process for the brand, building business cases and responding to bidsDevelops awareness and reputation of the hotel in the surrounding area.Is responsible for the marketing and booking of the meeting spaceIs responsible for ensuring personal and staff goals are achievedMaintains knowledge of market, competition and customers by attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with the local community leaders and organizations.Strives to continually improve his/her general business and industry/job specific skills by attending brand and Corporate-sponsored training, and, if appropriate, outside continuing education.Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesExcellent communication and customer service skills.Must be an effective problem solver.Great organizational skills.Proven ability to exceed performance targets, while maintaining costs.Strong time management skills, possess organizational skills, and goal-orientedMust enjoy working with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers and to cultivate positive relationships.Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a polished presenceThe ability to maintain a positive attitude and high level of energy and enthusiasm