Director of Sales

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Compensation

Overview

Few sales leadership opportunities offer the chance to help unveil an entirely new hotel experience. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel is embarking on a transformative multi-million-dollar renovation and repositioning initiative that will redefine the property's presence within the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. hospitality market.

This comprehensive investment will introduce refreshed guestrooms, reimagined public spaces, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and upgraded meeting and event facilities, creating a compelling new experience for guests and clients alike. As the hotel enters this exciting new chapter, we are seeking an accomplished Director of Sales to help lead its resurgence, shape its commercial strategy, reclaim market share, and introduce a revitalized product to corporate, government, association, and leisure customers.

This is more than a Director of Sales position. It is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of a hotel's transformation, build momentum around a newly reimagined asset, and leave a lasting impact on the future success of one of the market's most recognized hospitality brands. For sales leaders who thrive on creating excitement, capturing new business, and driving meaningful growth, there has never been a better time to join the team.

• Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date, and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel.
• Recruit, Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Ensure training programs are conducted regularly and HEI standards of performance are met. Give guidance and counsel staff toward improvement.
• Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly forecast, lead management system, group booking pace report, star reports and sales meeting minutes.
• Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Initiate preparation of computerized annual business plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining, and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
• Organize and/or attend scheduled sales department, executive committee, and related meetings.
• Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors.
• Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel.
• Prepare, implement, and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales budget, forecasts, and other reports as directed/required.
• Develop rates, group sales and catering deployment strategies through review of competitive data, demand analysis and mix management.
• Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.
• Oversee departmental matters as they relate to federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sales leadership in similar sized operation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi.
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills, as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
• Extensive knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, recruitment, supervision, training, and motivation of managers.
• Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff in all situations.
• 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 suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.