Director of Sales

Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown
• Kansas City , MO , US

Posted 2 days ago

We're looking for an active, customer-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next sales manager at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads.

Please apply today if you have 3 years or more of experience in sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and enjoy meeting new people!

• Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy
• Attend various industry trade shows and conferences as a professional representative of the hotel, while adhering to the budget and marketing plan requirements
• Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
• Study and research local market trends and competitor activity to discover potential leads
• Increase new business and accelerate revenue generation by cold calling, on-site visits, and sales tours, as well as engaging your local community network

• Demonstrated exceptional social, verbal, and negotiating abilities
• 3+ years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in hospitality
• Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required
• Stays organized and manage time well
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired

$50,000 - $60,000

Renovated Historic building next to the T-Mobile Center and Power and Light. Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown was designed for business and leisure travelers. This new hotel is conveniently located and accessible to I-70, I-35, I-29, and US 71. We share a backyard with the Central Business District of Kansas City and are adjacent to the T-Mobile Center. The attractions that are just steps away include Kansas City’s Power and Light District, Kansas City Convention Center, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Crown Center (home to the international headquarters of Hallmark Cards), the Crossroads Art District, Union Station, and Country Club Plaza are a few of the many exciting places for you to discover while visiting this fine city.