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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lexington, KY
Lexington, Kentucky

About this job

Posting Date Feb 27, 2018
Job Number 18000KMQ
Job Category Sales and Marketing
Location Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington East/I-75, Lexington, Kentucky
Brand Fairfield Inn & Suites
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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Thank you for your interest in this position. It is a job opportunity with one of Marriott International’s franchisees.

 

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Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Crestpoint Companies. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

 

Job Description 


The Director of Sales (DOS) is responsible for generating top line revenue by managing all aspects of the Sales and Marketing Department. The Director of Sales is responsible for maximizing the occupancy and the average daily rate of the hotel while upholding standards of excellent guest service. The DOS works closely with preferred and group accounts. The position is responsible for providing leadership with the management team.

Requirements
  • Create and implement sales plans for increasing corporate client base through consistent solicitations 
  • Establish trust and rapport with clients to generate and boost revenues for the hotel
  • Maximize occupancy and promote yield management to achieve target revenue goals
  • Assist in determining discount rates and special pricing plans
  • Service existing accounts to ensure repeat business
  • Conduct site tours of hotel to walk-ins and prospective clients
  • Book and coordinate groups of all sizes
  • Design and execute marketing plans, budgets, and associated sales efforts
  • Design and coordinate advertising packages for the hotel  
  • Respond to all RFP and sales leads 
  • Attend and represent the hotel at functions and community events
  • Assist the Front Desk with sales training, sales process, new packages, and hotel promotions
  • Maintain the hotel website, social media accounts
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

 

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