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Director of Sales

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Description

General Duties:

  • Must have excellent hospitality sales and management skills. Must have extensive experience managing and leading sales teams. Must have experience developing and administering hotel/resort sales office policies and procedures.
  • This position is responsible for hiring and developing the staffing for the Sales department.
  • The Director of Sales is responsible to assist in budget preparation and on-going financial management of the sales department.
  • The Director of Sales is responsible for creating and distributing the weekly Pace, STR, Sales Forecast, and Sales Productivity Reports. The Director of Sales is fully trained and proficient on the Amadeus Delphi system.
  • This position interacts with all Senior Leaders and many Leadership level managers in the daily operations of the resort. The Director of Sales oversees the resort’s relationship with key account customers, 3rd party agents, and sales and marketing staff.

    Employment Standards:

  • A four-year college degree and/or 5–10 years of experience as a hotel/resort Director of Sales.
  • Must be very computer literate and able to communicate at the highest levels.
  • Must be skilled with standard office equipment.
  • Must have neat and clean overall appearance.
  • Maintain proper associate uniform standards.

    Physical & Mental Requirements:

  • Physically this job requires the ability to walk the property with only minor lifting.
  • The Director of Sales must be mentally tough as this position comes with a high degree of stress related to achieving and maintaining sales targets and goals.
  • The Director of Sales is often required to entertain clients and must have an engaging personality.
  • The Director of Sales on occasion will be required to speak publicly to groups representing the resort and must have public speaking skills.
  • On occasion this position requires some travel for sales missions and industry trade shows.
  • Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Employee is required to walk, sit, push or pull.
  • Must be able to interact with co-workers and customers and have a sense of TEAM.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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    Aloft Scottsdale

    126 Room Hotel

    Experience an exceptional stay in a desirable locale at Aloft Scottsdale. Located amidst top restaurants in Old Town Scottsdales Entertainment District, our stylish hotel is a short drive from sporting events at Scottsdale Stadium and Arizona State University's Wells Fargo Arena. Meet and mingle with friends at our W XYZ bar, then play in our Re:mix Lounge. Feeling hungry. Stop by our 24-hour pantry for sweet, savory and healthy snack options. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi, then get work down at our business center, ergonomic chairs and expansive desks. Settle in for a relaxing night with our comfortable beds, stylish rooms and elevated suites. Some of our rooms offer balconies with scenic pool and mountain views. Our plug-and-play connectivity station charges all of your electronics and links to the TV to maximize work and play. Bring your furry friend along with our pet-friendly policy so your whole family can enjoy the vacation. Travel differently at Aloft Scottsdale.