Director of Sales

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:

• Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
• Boost revenue and increase new guest visits through strategic outbound sales efforts that may include phone solicitation to local professionals, corporations, and members of your personal network
• Evaluate information gathered from market data and create a plan to meet design marketing deliverables, hotel financial goals, and create 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:

• Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Must have relevant experience of 5 years as a sales professional, preferably in the hospitality field
• Knowledge of computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

About 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 enterprising spirit, with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.

At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.