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Director of Sales

Whiteface Lodge

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Processes, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Delphi, Develop Methodologies, Employee Assistance Plan, Genetics, Health Insurance, Hospitality Revenue, Keyboards, Leadership, Market Share, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plan, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview

Opportunity: Director of Sales

The Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard is seeking a results-driven Director of Sales to lead the hotel's revenue growth efforts in one of Washington, D.C.'s most energetic and rapidly growing neighborhoods. Located steps from Nationals Park, Audi Field, and the Capitol Riverfront, this leader will drive strategic sales initiatives focused on building strong client relationships, growing business, and maximizing market share across all segments. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on sales leader to make an impact at a newly renovated hotel in a highly visible destination.

Your Growth Path

Area Director of Sales - Regional Director of Sales - VP of Sales

Your Focus

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
  • Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
  • Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
  • Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
  • Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
  • Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
  • Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
  • Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
  • Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
  • Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
  • Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
  • Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
  • Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
  • Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
  • Public relations and community marketing experience required.
  • Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.
  • Marriott experience is strongly preferred.
HHM Benefits and Perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Technology Reimbursements
Work Environment and Context
  • Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
  • Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
  • Moderate travel between hotel and client's locations required.


What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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