Area Director of Sales

Role Overview

• The Area Director of Sales will lead and execute revenue generation strategies for TownePlace Suites Mooresville and TownePlace Suites Kernersville.
• You’ll provide full-cycle sales execution for top-line revenue generation for an assigned portfolio of hotels.
• Responsible for achieving property revenue goals for each assigned hotel.
• Develop and implement proactive sales and revenue strategies to ensure revenue and room night sales goals are achieved for assigned hotels.
• Regularly selling hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and food and beverage through direct client contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in sales management, demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance
• Willing to travel and must possess a valid driver license.
• Must be a strong leader, self-motivator, team builder and willing to work 50+ hours per week with flexibility (minimum 5 days per week)
• Must speak fluent English (other languages preferred).

Benefits

• Proactive solicitation of new business which includes in-person sales calls and telemarketing to potential clients.
• Prepare and implement Sales and Marketing action plans.
• Communicates business trends to all area properties as well as key events in the city that will impact demand.