Shaner Hotels · 8 hours ago
Area Director of Sales | Don Fernando de Taos, Tapistry Collection by Hilton & Taos Hampton Inn
1005 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM, 87571, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expShaner Hotels is now looking for a dynamic Director of Sales for two of our hotels in our portfolio: Hotel Don Fernando, Tapestry Collection & Taos Hampton Inn. The Director of Sales will be responsible for strategically soliciting and developing new accounts and successfully promoting the property, generating top line revenue and managing all aspects of the Sales Department.
HospitalityResortsRestaurants
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
College degree in hospitality management or business preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Company
Shaner Hotels
Shaner Hotels is a hotel developer, owner and operator in a progressive global hospitality industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.6M2013-06-11Private Equity· $50M
2007-01-01Private Equity· $59.6M
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