Aimbridge Hospitality
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter - Director Sales
Aimbridge Hospitality, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Address 1501 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319
Job Description The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.
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 guest(s) 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.
Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
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.
Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).
Travel on a weekly basis, as required.
Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.
Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
Daily Pay ! Ask your Recruiter for more details
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
401k Retirement Plan
PROPERTY INFORMATION The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center hotel in Atlanta, Georgia is within one mile of many Fortune 500 companies, such as Cox Enterprises, Inspire Brands, IBM & Zurich. Situated in the heart of this business area, our hotel is also five miles north of Buckhead and ten miles from downtown. This Perimeter Center hotel is convenient to the MARTA train station for easy connection to sights, attractions, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Guests wlll find comfort in our guest rooms, each complete with an in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. They can begin each day with a cooked-to-order breakfast at The Garden Grille and unwind after meetings nearby at our in-house lounge, Branch Water, for delicious sips and bites.
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Job Description The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including, but not limited to, direct sales, follow-up, sales administration, hiring of staff, training, managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget, forecast, advertising, marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.
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 guest(s) 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.
Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, sales standards and sales metrics related.
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.
Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave, Aimbridge Digital, or Branded field marketing).
Travel on a weekly basis, as required.
Act, as directed, on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties, as requested by management.
Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
Daily Pay ! Ask your Recruiter for more details
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
401k Retirement Plan
PROPERTY INFORMATION The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center hotel in Atlanta, Georgia is within one mile of many Fortune 500 companies, such as Cox Enterprises, Inspire Brands, IBM & Zurich. Situated in the heart of this business area, our hotel is also five miles north of Buckhead and ten miles from downtown. This Perimeter Center hotel is convenient to the MARTA train station for easy connection to sights, attractions, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Guests wlll find comfort in our guest rooms, each complete with an in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. They can begin each day with a cooked-to-order breakfast at The Garden Grille and unwind after meetings nearby at our in-house lounge, Branch Water, for delicious sips and bites.
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