Marketing Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of sales and marketing leadership experience in a similar-sized operation is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi.
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, mathematical skills, and budgetary analysis capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, recruitment, supervision, training, and motivating managers.
• Ability to listen effectively, communicate, and use diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Knowledge of the travel industry, current market trends, and economic factors.
• Ability to access, understand, and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of sales and marketing leadership experience in a similar-sized operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales staff solicitation efforts through effective oral and written communication, and oversee rate, date, and space commitments for group room sales.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate, and guide staff; resolve problems, maintain open communication, and recommend discipline or termination when appropriate.
• Ensure regular training programs are conducted and HEI performance standards are met.
• Prepare or direct reports on Sales Department operations, including annual and monthly forecasts, marketing budgets, lead management, group booking pace, star reports, and sales meeting minutes.
• Research travel-industry developments and market trends, and recommend marketing strategies to improve business from various markets.
• Develop and deliver persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients and promote HEI programs internally.
• Communicate clear direction to staff verbally and in writing.
• Prepare and execute the computerized annual business plan, examining and adjusting it as market conditions require.
• Organize or attend sales department, executive committee, and related meetings.
• Direct and manage group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize hotel revenue.
• Prepare, implement, and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts, and other required reports.
• Develop rates and group-sales and catering-deployment strategies using competitive data, demand analysis, and mix management.
• Represent the hotel professionally at community and industry organizations and events.
• Oversee departmental matters related to federal, state, and local employment and civil-rights laws.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday time-off programs.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through the YouDecide and Hotel Room Discount programs.
• Discretionary performance bonus eligibility.