Association Sales Director

Description

Job Summary: The Association Sales Director is responsible to develop relationships with local and regional association accounts to foster revenue generation for the hotel as it relates to guest rooms, food & beverage events, and meeting space rentals.  

Requirements

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in a culture of learning and development in the sales office to support revenue growth.  

• Grow and manage trusted relationships with existing and new clients. 

• Understand and manage booking procedures related to meeting space, guest room blocks, contracts, and proposals. 

• Utilize sales programs and systems to seek out and establish new accounts and relationships. 

• Produce sales calls for the solicitation and booking of profitable business.

Essential Skills Needed:

• Listen, learn, and work well with a team.

• Strong organizational skills, and office administrative skills.  

• Clearly communicate with sales team, management team, and clients. 

• Strong ability to sell hotel guest rooms, meeting space, and service. 

Education & Experience Required:

• High School Diploma. 

• Sales & Marketing or related studies preferred but not required.

• 2+ years of experience working in a professional sales position.

• Previous sales experience in a hotel or hospitality/catering setting highly preferred but not required.