Director of Sales | Ft Lauderdale Downtown Courtyard

Director of Sales | Ft Lauderdale Downtown Courtyard

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Director of Sales | Ft Lauderdale Downtown Courtyard

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• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
• Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
• Determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
• Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs.
• Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains Sales Department’s annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Job Description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
• Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
• Determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
• Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs.
• Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains Sales Department’s annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Responsibilities
The Director of Sales will be responsible for strategically soliciting and developing new accounts and successfully promoting the property. The Director of Sales is responsible for generating top line revenue and the management of all aspects of the Sales Department.
Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions.
• Working knowledge of hotel operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to prepare budgets and ensure cost controls.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.'s.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
• Clean Driving Record is major requirement
  

About Us
Shaner Hotel Group
Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries.We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands—including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
About The Team
Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity to join our team at our Fort Lauderdale Downtown Courtyard by Marriott. This 137-room hotel is located just miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, with an amazing rooftop bar and pool to satisfy our guests. With over 2300 square feet of flexible meeting space, this hotel is the perfect opportunity to expand your hospitality career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Hospitality

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