Lewiston, Maine
Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing Job Opening in Lewiston, Maine - Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center is looking for a Director of Sales and Marketing to join our team.
Job Requirements
Responsible for daily operation of the Sales department
Direct sales activities of the hotel to achieve budgeted goals
Establishes and directs the development of annual sales goals; ensures they are fully understood and implemented in the hotel
Direct the reporting and apprising of results against planned objectives; coordinates sales associate activities; takes appropriate action to maximize sales and affect need periods
Controls date, availability, and rate on guest rooms and function space
Establishes a group room rate and average rate goals based on marketing plan and overall objectives
Evaluates, solicits, sells and confirms business in assigned market area to meet overall budgeted sales and profitability
Develops data and recommend programs to meet client?s needs
Negotiates with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client?s needs
Manages transient and group room commitments to ensure proper market mix
Manages function of space allocation for group and catering bookings based on established guidelines and procedures
Ensures communication between other Department Heads to maximize the guest experience and hotel profitability
Analyzes sales statistics against booked vs. consumed business
Reviews market analysis and determine client needs, occupancy potential, rates desired, etc.
Coordinates special sales activities, promotions, trade shows, etc.
Follows-up with clients on progress of groups booked such as room night pick-up, function space ratios, consortia agreements, catering coordination, etc.
Enhances the hotel?s community image and stays abreast of the competition, new developments and sales methods and techniques in the hotel industry to maximize sales volume and profitability * Conducts and/or attends meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among associates and to promote maximum morale, productivity and efficiency
Prepares reports and forecasts as requested to develop a more informative data base for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities
Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all required tasks
Superior oral, written and computer skills
Conduct self in a most professional manner at all times to reflect the hotel standards
Highly organized and has the ability to plan multiple activities and meet deadlines with the ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times
Able to work alone without direct supervision
Demonstrate high degree of drive and determination
Constantly recommend service and improvement to better the operation
Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times Atithi Group Lewiston, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. The Foundation Hotel is a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Sales: 3 years
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