Director of Sales and Marketing | The Sound Hotel Seattle, WA

Hotel Equities•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development, and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of Sales and Marketing for The Sound Hotel in Seattle, WA. The Director of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for the development and implementation of the total sales effort of the hotel, including securing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

An experienced Director of Sales and Marketing with 5+ years of hotel sales experience
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt sales processes and systems.
Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
Display initiative, perseverance, and analytical skills
Team player, professional, and lead with integrity
Available to meet guests which may include weekends
Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal)
Engaged, authentic, and prepared to prospect, sell, and maintain accounts to positively impact revenues for a "best in class" hotel!

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients in order to produce group business, including room sales, F&B sales, and catering/banquet services.
Attending networking events, developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations, and attending local and out-of-town meetings and conventions in order to generate sales for the hotel
Conducting site tours
Maintaining customer database
Developing contracts and following up with customers
Developing and managing the departmental budget and monitoring sales activity and performance to ensure sales meet or exceed the established profit plan and to accurately report variances/projections to management

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account
After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match
Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program, Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio, Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other), Cell phone allowance, Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career goals.

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