This is a remote position.
Role Name: Director of Sales Hospitality
Schedule:
- Fulltime (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Client Timezone: US Mountain Time (Colorado)
Client Overview
Join a prestigious upscale hotel property located in the vibrant Denver metropolitan area. This established hospitality venue offers modern accommodations and premium meeting spaces catering to both business and leisure travelers. As part of a globally recognized hotel chain this property maintains high standards of service excellence and guest satisfaction making it a preferred choice for corporate events group bookings and leisure stays.
Job Description
We re seeking a dynamic and resultsdriven Director of Sales to lead our revenue generation initiatives and expand our market presence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned hospitality brand managing key corporate accounts group bookings and event sales. You ll have the chance to leverage cuttingedge sales tools and systems while working with a professional team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. This position allows you to make a significant impact on business growth while working remotely with a leading hotel property in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth through proactive sales strategies and lead generation
- Manage and respond to RFPs for group bookings and corporate accounts
- Coordinate with meeting planners and event organizers to secure business opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with key corporate clients and travel agencies
- Utilize Lanyon and other sales platforms to maximize booking opportunities
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to optimize pricing strategies
- Create compelling proposals and presentations for potential clients
- Collaborate with operations team to ensure smooth execution of group events
- Track and report sales performance metrics
- Implement brand standards and sales initiatives
Requirements
- 35 years of proven sales experience in the hospitality industry
- Demonstrated expertise with major hotel brands particularly upscale properties
- Proficiency in Opera PMS and Lanyon systems or similar
- Strong understanding of group sales and RFP processes
- Experience with meeting broker platforms and event management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting
- Professional demeanor and outstanding customer service orientation
3-5 years of proven sales experience in the hospitality industry Demonstrated expertise with major hotel brands, particularly upscale properties Proficiency in Opera PMS and Lanyon systems or similar Strong understanding of group sales and RFP processes Experience with meeting broker platforms and event management Excellent communication and negotiation skills Proven track record of achieving sales targets Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently in a remote setting Professional demeanor and outstanding customer service orientation
Education
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