Director of Sales

Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: United States, Louisiana, New Orleans

Hotel: French Quarter-Chateau LeMoyne (MSYCL), 301 Dauphine Street, 70112

Job number: 129257



Role Purpose

Sales Director - High Impact Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Director to join our team and lead our sales and marketing efforts. As the Sales Director, you will be responsible for developing and implementing revenue sales and marketing strategies for our hotel to ensure plans are executed, results are monitored, and sales goals are achieved. You will also be responsible for managing everyday activities, planning and assigning work, and ensuring that you always have the right staffing numbers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and develop your team to improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability.
• Help prepare the departmental budget and financial plans, including the hotel marketing plan.
• Create and implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage, and banquet sales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and outside contacts in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, and catering/banquet services.
• Identify improvements to marketing activities and overall hotel sales performance and work with other departments.

Key Skills & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in marketing or related field.
• Two to four years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must speak local language. Other languages preferred.

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for sales and marketing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team and help us achieve our sales goals while providing exceptional guest experiences.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. 

Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. At Holiday Inn®️ we thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn®️ family.

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