Director of Sales

Agate Beach Inn & Sea Glass Bistro•Newport, OR

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Agate Beach Inn is currently seeking a Director of Sales to join our team. The Agate Beach Inn is Newport's premier oceanfront full-service hotel, offering 148 guest rooms, Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge, and over 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Our conference center hosts corporate, association, government, SMERF, and social events from across the Pacific Northwest, creating exciting opportunities for a driven sales professional to grow market share and build lasting client relationships. We combine the resources of a nationally recognized brand with the flexibility and culture of a locally empowered team. We are seeking a motivated sales professional to develop new group and event business for the hotel. This role focuses on prospecting, building client relationships, and converting opportunities into booked room nights, meetings, and events.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school OR 3-5 years related experience
Must be able to read and write in English
Valid driver’s license preferred
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

Responsibilities

Anticipates guests' needs and responds appropriately to complaints within the hotel policy
Maximizes room revenue and occupancy by developing and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue generation
Adjusts strategy based on competitive market and market segment knowledge
Responsible for continuously improving the Smith Travel REVPAR Index and achieving top market share results.
Focus on new market conditions and impact
Perform other duties as assigned by management