Director Of Sales

Are you a dynamic leader with exceptional business skills who loves taking on new challenges? Our busy hotel is looking for a stellar director of sales and marketing to create a revenue strategy that maximizes profitability for everyday sales in areas such as rooms, dining, catering, and events. We need someone ready to be the voice of our brand and manage the marketing budget to enable the development of property-specific campaigns, promotions, and collateral to generate revenue and meet property targets. Our ideal candidate has exceptional communication and sales skills and loves meeting new people. If this sounds like you, apply now!Responsibilities:Use marketing campaigns, telemarketing, e-commerce, site visits, and other ways to actively pursue new businessRecruit, train, and develop your team to serve your customers betterExamine market trends to establish pricing that balances costs, competition, and supply and demandBuild customer loyalty while generating new revenue by developing long-term relationshipsMeet sales team goals and yearly sales targets, develop and implement short and long-term marketing strategiesQualifications:Must have a high school diploma or GED, and a bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or hospitalityMinimum of 5 or more years experience in sales and marketing with some experience in sales managementMarketing expertise and knowledge of sales department best practices are needed for this positionComputer skills are needed for this position, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalAbout Company:GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the entrepreneurial spirit with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.Read about the 'Culture Evolution at GF Hotels & Resorts'