Job Description

Do you enjoy meeting new people, driving sales, and witnessing the fruits of your labor? We're looking for a dedicated director of sales to assist the hotel in reaching its sales targets. You'll be in charge of developing our sales strategy and goals, training and assessing our sales force, collaborating with sales managers, and ensuring that we create new and recurring business from various hotel sectors. Our ideal candidate is a leader, innovator, hard worker, and brings 5+ years of sales experience to the role. Apply now if this sounds like you!

Responsibilities

• Formulate sales strategies that sustain high levels of occupancy and profitability in collaboration with department managers and their goals
• 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
• Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast
• 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
• Implement a strategic plan that aligns with revenue management and hotel objectives to assist the sales staff in meeting and exceeding room booking goals

Qualifications

• Exemplary communication skills, leadership skills, and analytical skills
• Proven track record of sales success in lead-generation and closing skills
• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality field, is required
• Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Compensation

$75,000 - $82,400 yearly

About Holiday Inn Redding

Our Redding Hotel is near the Shasta Cascade Region.

The Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center Redding is centrally located within Shasta County businesses and attractions, offering the perfect location for corporate and leisure travelers alike. The hotel has a little over 8,000 square feet of customizable event and meeting space.

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