Regional Director of Sales

Mid-Continent HospitalityFrisco, TX
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About The Position

The Regional Director of Sales is responsible for direction and strategy in areas of overall account management, business generation, prospecting for area/hotels assigned, and revenue management. The RDOS is focused on each property consistently achieving revenue, room night, and food & beverage goals. The RDOS will manage, train, and work directly with the sales teams at assigned properties.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of hospitality and/or property management is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the sales process as it applies to the hospitality industry.
  • Ability to complete tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
  • Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends.
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in hotel management, business administration, or related field, required.
  • Five or more years of experience in the hotel industry required; managerial experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel long distances via vehicle or air as permitted.
  • Travel up to 75%
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Mid-Continent standards as required by scheduling.
  • Always comply with Mid-Continent standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
  • Lead and direct individual hotel sales teams, providing leadership and motivation, to achieve departmental and property-level performance goals.
  • Provide strategic guidance on group and transient RFP processes, ensuring alignment with each hotel’s business needs.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to coordinate efforts and drive revenue.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coach and develop sales talent through regular training, performance evaluations, and constructive feedback.
  • Lead recurring sales meetings and ensure alignment with corporate and property priorities.
  • Oversee the preparation of key sales reports, including weekly and monthly performance commentary, tactical sales plans, and monthly action plans.
  • Present strategy updates to property leadership and executive leadership, providing insights on current performance, forecast trends, and revenue-driving initiatives.
  • Actively participate in the development of annual budgets, focusing on revenue.
  • Monitor travel and hospitality industry trends to identify opportunities and inform sales strategy. Use these trends and recommend strategies to increase revenue from established and new markets.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing strategic insights that support property-level decision-making.
  • Conduct persuasive sales presentations and participate in client engagement activities, traveling as required.
  • Partner with the Marketing and Revenue teams to align promotional and distribution efforts with sales objectives.
  • Lead the development and execution of annual Sales & Marketing Plans, with adjustments based on market dynamics.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and provide career development for all sales personnel at assigned properties.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
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