MCR Hotels
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Essential Functions
- Travel 100% for a true road warrior
- Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth
- Maximize total revenues and control expenses to meet and exceed hotel profitability objectives
- Oversee operations of the hotel sales department including direct sales, follow‑up, sales administration, hiring, training, managing, and coaching
- Supervise the sales team where applicable
- Execute and support operational aspects of booked business, including generating proposals, writing contracts, and customer correspondence
- Oversee group event management and ensure seamless on‑property experience for all contracted customers
- Proactively develop action plans, conduct sales tours, and entertain clients
- Build and maintain professional and active relationships with clients, third‑party meeting planners, referral sites, and other key sources as lead generators
- Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations by positively representing the hotel at site visits, trade shows, and sales calls
- Attend any meetings and any other functions required by the hotel or management, even outside typical office hours
- Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Sales experience in hospitality or related field
- Valid driver’s license in applicable state
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence others and negotiate
- Experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
- Independent worker who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- General database management knowledge
- Initiative, success under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Basic market knowledge
- Strong organization and presentation skills
- Proficiency in Windows operating systems, spreadsheets, and word processing
- Clear conveyance of information and ideas
- Desire to serve all guests
- Minimum age 18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Hospitality, Marketing, or related field
- Brand knowledge
- Professional local market connections
About Our Company
- MCR is the 3rd‑largest hotel owner‑operator in the United States
- Founded in 2006, company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium‑branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels
- MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020
- MCR is a three‑time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer
- MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit for the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport
Benefits
- Hotel discounts
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off
- Retirement options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, dental, vision insurance available after 30 days of employment for full‑time team members
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Hospitality
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