Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis · 1 day ago
Director of Sales
Minneapolis, MN, 55431, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expEmbassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis is seeking a Director of Sales to build relationships with clients and community organizations to generate business for the hotel. The role involves providing strategic direction to the sales and catering team to achieve revenue goals and maximize performance.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
You will build excellent relationships with clients, third parties, and community organizations in order to generate business for the hotel
You’ll providing strategic direction to the team of sales and catering professionals to achieve the hotel’s revenue goals and maximize revenue performance
Your daily tasks will focus on guiding the sales and catering team to achieve monthly revenue goals
This includes developing action plans; analyzing data; reporting on results; and overseeing marketing efforts
You will report to the General Manager
Engage with the local community to develop business opportunities and establish hotel street credibility
Create an exceptional work environment that is fun, courteous, friendly, and professional
Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in computer skills, particularly with prior hotel brand experience
Exceptional attention to detail in client and associate follow-up
Strong decision-making skills in revenue management
Excellent pricing and positioning abilities
Consistently achieve revenues that meet or exceed budget
Quickly evaluate alternatives and make informed plans of action
Teach a wide range of selling, detailing, and closing techniques
Proven track record in selling and negotiating
Effectively balance the needs of clients, the company, and the owner
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of the Hotel's Market and previous hotel selling experience
Engage with the local community to develop business opportunities and establish hotel street credibility
Create an exceptional work environment that is fun, courteous, friendly, and professional
Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in computer skills, particularly with prior hotel brand experience
Exceptional attention to detail in client and associate follow-up
Strong decision-making skills in revenue management
Excellent pricing and positioning abilities
Consistently achieve revenues that meet or exceed budget
Quickly evaluate alternatives and make informed plans of action
Teach a wide range of selling, detailing, and closing techniques
Proven track record in selling and negotiating
Effectively balance the needs of clients, the company, and the owner
Bachelor's degree and/or combination of education and experience
Three (3) to Five (5) Hotel Sales Experience, Required
Ability to lead Revenue and Sales Disciplines
Flexible Scheduling Availability, including evenings, nights, and weekends
Eligible to work in the United States
Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
The ability to see, hear, talk, sit, stand, handle objects, bend, kneel, stoop, and lift items as needed for the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to embrace HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude
Preferred
Hotel brand Experience, Highly Preferred
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications
Benefits
Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
Hotel and Food and Beverage Discounts and Perks
Company
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis
Our suites are 10 minutes from Mall of America and 20 minutes from Valleyfair Amusement Park, Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport, and downtown Minneapolis.
Bloomington, Minnesota, US
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase