Job Description

We're searching for a director of sales who is motivated to help our busy hotel meet its sales targets. You will be in charge of developing our sales strategy and revenue objectives, training and assessing our sales employees, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business across various hotel sectors. Our ideal applicant is a sales professional with 5+ years of experience, a leader, a problem-solver, and a team player. Apply now if you want to advance your sales career in the hospitality industry! Responsibilities:

• Report on sales activities for the previous and future weeks in meetings with department leaders, and prepare a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenditures
• Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast
• Solicit new guests with targeted outbound sales initiatives, such as personal calls to your network and phone solicitations to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups that will generate new revenue
• Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
• Create methods to help the sales team reach and surpass monthly room booking targets that are in line with the hotel's overall revenue management goals

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a proven track record of success in sales through lead-generation and closing
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Prior experience in the hospitality field is a plus
• Exemplary communication skills, leadership skills, and analytical skills

About Company: Welcome to the Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown! We are nestled between the River Market and the Central Business District of Kansas City, right down the street from the KC Street Car. The Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown is a short 2-minute drive from the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and a 20-minute drive from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown offers a very unique stay experience. The newly renovated rooms have amazing comfort, cleanliness, and service with a taste of luxury for all travelers visiting the city. Guests can expect Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. Access to a state-of-the-art fitness center.

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