Associate Director of Sales Job New Orleans Louisiana USA,Sales

Location: New Orleans

Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

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Location

Situated at the end of famed Canal Street, The Westin New Orleans offers stunning views of the mighty Mississippi River and the French Quarter. Guests are just steps from the Shops at Canal Place and Harrah’s Casino and a short walk to the excitement of Bourbon Street and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel features 462 rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite, with Westin's signature Heavenly® bedding, 34,000-sq-ft of event space, a fully equipped WestinWORKOUT fitness center, a lobby bar Observatory 11 with the best view of the French Quarter anywhere, and a new restaurant Bistro at the Bend.

Overview

The Associate Director of Sales is responsible for assisting the Director of Sales in the direction, coordination, and supervision of the Sales Managers, Catering Manager(s) and the Sales Administrators in all sales-related activities, including direct sales efforts, follow-up and proper sales administration.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Sales in the supervision and administration of all activities of the Sales Department.
Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations.
Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOP’s, and assist the Director of Sales in ensuring knowledge of and adherence to those policies by the Sales and Catering team.
Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
Meet or exceed set goals.
Assist the Director of Sales in the operation of the Sales and Catering Department within established sales expense budget.
Initiate and follow up on leads.
Assist with coordination of group and transient bookings to maximize profits.
Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
As directed by the Director of Sales, attend the weekly staff meeting according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Assist the Director of Sales in the administration of training in the sales department.
Assist in the…