DUAL DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NEW ORLEANS

Description:

Reports To: General Manager

Supervises: Director of Catering, Sales Managers, Sales Administrative Assistants

Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dual Director of Sales & Marketing to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities for Marriott Baton Rouge & DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans , ensuring revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, train & mentor sales staff including hiring, coaching development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Perform as the driver of all revenue and ensure quarterly and annual revenue goals are achieved for the hotel.
• Develop sales action plans, and forecast and evaluate trends to modify strategies that will enhance revenues effectively.
• Ensure hotel participation in all brand revenue management initiatives.
• Assist in the production of annual hotel business plan.
• Develop and maintain departmental budget.
• Lead property revenue meetings always insuring revenue maximization and profit in all areas.
• Ensure that hotel credit procedures and audit guidelines are followed.
• Timely submission of required reports to General Manager, Regional Vice President and DDC Corporate Office.
• Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and companies.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with DDC Corporate Sales & Marketing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and familiarity with brand specific property Management System(s).
• Ability to exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills.
• Ability to use analytical skills for measuring business potential and value to the hotel.
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of customers and hotel management.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field

Experience

• Minimum 3 years hotel sales experience or the equivalent amount of industry experience; OR equivalent level of education and work experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to customer appointments.