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Director of Sales
Excellent Opportunity for an Experienced Director of Sales. |
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About the Incumbent... |
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The incumbent has been transferred within the company.
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Who Will this Job Appeal To? |
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- Individuals who enjoy balancing selling with managing and developing employees.
- People who thrive at properties that drive sales.
- People who enjoy managing sales staffs.
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Scope of this Position |
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- Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Sales
- In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Sales
- Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of supervisory experience.
- Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of experience.
- Approximate full time staff under this position: yes
- This position reports to: General Manager
- Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
- Overnight travel for this position: 1%
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Job Requirements |
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- Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
- Develop and implement sales plan for all profit centers.
- Maintain sales awareness throughout property.
- Teach, train, counsel, and lead Sales staff in consistently exceeding production goals.
- Direct selling effort of sales and reservations.
- Maintain communications with Regional and/or Corp. Staff.
- Build shoulder season group business.
- Develop budgets, projections, and implementation plans for each market segment.
Leadership Requirements:
- Ability to conceptualize the mission.
- Develop and implement business plan.
Managerial Requirements:
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
- Experience making presentations in front of groups.
- Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
- Demonstrate team building experience.
- Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
- A mentor who has inspired, trained, and developed people for promotion.
Business Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of computers.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.
- Assume responsibility/accountability.
Educational Requirements:
- BA/BS 4-5 year degree or foreign equivalency.
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Compensation |
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| Salary | $55,000 - $70,000 | | Bonus | Yes; Bonuses Available |
| Relocation | We will pay relocation costs as agreed upon at time of hiring |
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Benefits |
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- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry
- Free Parking
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- Matching 401-k
- Educational Assistance
- Company Hotel Travel Discounts
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
- EOE/AA
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How to Apply |
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Job #117713 — Director of Sales
Embassy Suites on the River |
101 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309 |
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Management |
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Property Description |
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| This hotel is the only all-suite upscale hotel in the state of Iowa. We are the market leader in product quality and service levels and consistently lead in ADR and Yield indices. Embassy Suites is operated by John Q. Hammons Hotels Management, LLC, a leader in the hospitality industry for more than 45 years. |
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Why People Like to Work for Us |
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- We pride ourselves on diversity. Team members are encouraged to bring their unique backgrounds to help us be our best.
- Many of the people in key positions started in entry-level positions.
- We offer great benefits you can count on, including: health insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and paid time off.
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Awards |
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| Proud recipients of the 2005 Embassy Suites Hotels award for "Sales Team of the Year," with over 180 Embassy Suites Hotels worldwide! |
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Property Statistics |
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Food & Beverage Outlets |
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| Restaurants |  Family
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| | Lounges | Sports Bar
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Amenities |
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| Hotel Amenities | - 1 Indoor Pool
- In-room whirlpool/jacuzzi available
- 1 Fitness Facility
- 1 Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Dual Line Telephones
| - Data ports
- High Speed Internet-All Rooms
- In-room coffee/tea
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
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