Director of Sales
The St. Regis RomeAt the historical St. Regis Rome we are looking for a Director of Sales.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the the GM, the Director of Sales functions as the leader of the property’s segmented sales effort (e.g. transient, group, association, corporate, etc.) and responsible for implementing the segment sales strategy and achieving segment revenue goals, property revenue goals and guest and employee satisfaction. Leads and manages all day-to-day activities related to the sales function with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives. Achieves personal booking goals and makes recommendations on booking goals of direct reports.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Developing & Executing Sales Strategies
- Works with management team to ensure understanding of sales strategy per segment and effective implementation by sales team.
- Develops, implements and sustains aggressive solicitation program focused on increasing business in each segment.
- Works with management team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue, customers and the market per each segment
- Assists with management team the development and implementation of promotions, both internal and external.
Maximizing Revenue
- Provides positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue potential (e.g., sets example with personal booking goals).
- Sets booking goals for sales team members.
Managing Sales Activities
- Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports.
- Together with Director of Revenue Management approves space release for catering to maximize revenue.
- Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
Analyzing & Reporting on Sales and Financial Data
- Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy to achieve property’s financial room and catering goals.
- Assists Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections.
- Reviews sales and catering guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
- Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies customer service and creates a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Meets with guests during pre- and post-convention meetings to obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g., rooms, meeting facilities and equipment, food and beverage), service levels, execution against contract and overall satisfaction.
- Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.
- Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of department meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ensures that a customer recognition program is in effect throughout Sales.
- Executes and supports the company’s Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards.
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
- Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
Building Successful Relationships
- Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event BookingCenter, Market Sales, GSO) to ensure the property needs are being achieved and the sales efforts are complementary, not duplicative.
- Works with Human Resources, Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and/or union requirements.
- Attends customer events, trade shows and sales missions to maintain, build or develop key relationships with GSO Managers and customers.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
- Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.
- Develops, implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
- Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
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Building Relationships |
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Generating Talent and Organizational Capability |
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Learning and Applying Professional Expertise |
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CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 5 years experience in luxury hotel sales or related professional area.
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- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the luxury hotel sales or related professional area.
Marriott International applica una politica di pari opportunità. Crediamo nel valore di una forza lavoro diversificata e promuoviamo una cultura inclusiva che mette le persone al primo posto. Ci impegniamo a non operare discriminazioni in base a qualsiasi caratteristica personale protetta dalla legge, come disabilità o condizione di veterano, o dalla normativa vigente.
Unendo il glamour senza tempo allo spirito d'avanguardia, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts si impegna a offrire esperienze raffinate in oltre 50 hotel e resort di lusso in posizioni privilegiate in tutto il mondo. A partire dagli inizi, con il primo hotel St. Regis a New York per mano di John Jacob Astor IV all'alba del ventesimo secolo, il brand ha mantenuto la propria dedizione a offrire un servizio personalizzato di altissimo livello e senza compromessi, pronto ad anticipare le esigenze di tutti gli ospiti e fornito in modo impeccabile da un team di responsabili dell'accoglienza che fondono raffinatezza classica e sensibilità moderna, in aggiunta al nostro caratteristico servizio maggiordomo. Ti invitiamo a esplorare le opportunità di lavoro presso St. Regis. Entrando a far parte di St. Regis ti unirai a un portfolio di brand con Marriott International. Scegli un ambiente dove puoi svolgere al meglio il tuo lavoro, iniziare il tuo percorso verso i tuoi obiettivi, entrare a far parte di un fantastico team globale e diventare la versione migliore di te.