Job Number 24007832
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Courtyard Seattle SeaTac Airport, 19031 International Boulevard, SeaTac, Washington, United States
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Magna Hospitality Group, L.C. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
The Director of Sales (DOS) will work closely with the General Manager to determine appropriate sales strategies in all market segments towards maximizing the hotel revenues. The DOS will execute market strategies and achieve goals to position the hotel as a leading hotel within the market. The successful candidate will meet or exceed goals with pertinent action plans. Focus on business development and sales results within all market segments. Work closely with the brand on the global/national and key account program to gain acceptance into preferred global/national programs. Be well respected in the community and develop key long-term business relationships for the hotel. Manage the overall sales and marketing of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy and use, maximizing revenue and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.
What you will be doing
Develop and design attractive offers and packages for guests, travel agents and corporate clients
Create the hotel’s sales activities plan
Monitor and analyze sales results
Manage smooth and effective Sales operations
Prepare contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and price conditions
Monitor offers, options and discounts for repeat bookings for groups, conferences and seminars in close cooperation with the revenue manager
Responsible for uncovering, prospecting, retaining and acquiring accounts and generating new business to a level that meets or exceeds sales forecasts
Employ tactics to match customers' growth patterns and travel needs
Develop, recommend, implement and manage the hotels annual budget and the advertising, public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate & occupancy opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
Requirements
3+ years of hotel Director level sales experience required
Market knowledge preferred
Marriott Brand experience preferred
Must possess communications skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and hotel guests
Advanced knowledge of sales/hospitality principles and practices.
Experience selling multiple market segments required
Must be able to work a somewhat flexible schedule including some travel.
A passion for sales and target-based performance
Benefits
We offer our eligible TEAM members a number of benefits to enhance their health and well-being:
Group insurance, including medical, dental, vision and company-paid life insurance
Paid time off including vacation days and holidays
401(k) plan
Voluntary benefits including life insurance
Life enrichment benefits including travel discounts, Pet Insurance, and more!
Note: The anticipated compensation range for this position is $85k-$92k per year. The base salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, etc.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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