Director of Sales & Marketing - Franchised

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Description

We are hiring a Director of Sales & Marketing for our authentic and upscale hotel! The Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel, is located near the University of Austin campus. It offers 367 rooms and suites that are bold and inviting. This property has over 17,000 square feet of event space and is close to 6th Street nightlife. It has been recently renovated.

We are seeking an experienced full service hotel sales leader who has a proven track record of effectively leading teams to effective teams, and also developing solid relationship with customers and hotels owners.

The DOS will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest quality of service to our customers at all times.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets.
• Establish and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Understand and keep up to date with industry and competitive landscape knowledge.
• Guide sales and marketing efforts as well as advertising tasks, public relations and administrative reporting.
• Define and implement sales and marketing activities according to the Marketing Plan.
• Prioritize, document, and organize work to meet deadlines .
• Lead and develop a high-quality sales team.

Qualifications:

• Prior Director of Sales Experience (5+ years) in a full-service or luxury hotel property.
• Prior Marriott experience desirable, experience with CI.
• Heavy marketing experience.
• Experience as a Director of Sales in the Austin of Texas markets preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze financial and competitive data to make informed decisions.
• Prior experience leading, motivating and managing successful sales teams.

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages and our full-time associates are eligible to enroll in our comprehensives benefit package, which includes medical/ dental/vision plans, complimentary life insurance with options for enhancements, ST/LT disability offerings, a 401K plan with company match, tuition assistance, plus training & development as well as career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord! ”We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All."

Pay Range: $112,872 - $141,090+ depending upon experience

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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