Assistant Director of Sales

Why us?

As part of Sage Hospitality Group , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth.

We hope you consider joining us!

The Ann is a new way to stay in Georgia’s oldest and most historic city. An all-suite hotel with modern and generous spaces, relaxed and intentional style, designed to share the feeling of living here.
The Ann is a kindred spirit to Savannah itself, known as the Hostess City of the South. She’s here to invite you in and make you feel at home—the latest addition to Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy.

The Assistant Director of Sales leads sales and marketing with energy and precision, creating an environment at The Ann Savannah where residential-style hospitality is delivered with consistency and heart. Key duties include the assistant director ofsales isa senior level sales manager with hotel experience and leaderof ,each performed with the care and professionalism Savannah's guests expect. Every day is an opportunity to embody the welcoming spirit of Savannah'sHostess

City identity.

• Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, asestablishedby management.

• Targets appointment-oriented sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program,in accordance withgoalsestablishedby department budget and marketing plan. Must haveownreliable transportation andpossessa valid state driver's licensein order tomake sales calls.

• Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.

• Captures competitor's accounts through networking,research and reader board surveysin order totarget andsolicitthose most probable to generate new business.

• Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list"in order tocreate new revenue andacquirevaluable hotel contacts, and contracts.

• Continually targets and prospects for newbusinessthrough telemarketing, individualcreativityand innovation.

• Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates andfunctionspace commitmentsin order toenhance the hotel's financial performance.

• Maintainswell-documented,accurate,organized and up-to-date file management systemin order toservice client and employer in the most expedient,organized and knowledgeable manner.

• Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of professional,courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.

• Develops customer profiles andmaintainsan effective trace system, including trace dates and references,in order tobest meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.

• Promptlyfollows-upon all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.

• Conducts research, surveys, personalinvestigationandstudiesmarket placeand territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.

• Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating aminimum
  90% work time on direct sales efforts.

• Professionalism:
  Controls expenses including travel on the property's behalfin order to minimize hotel costs.
  
  Representsthemselves, thehoteland Sage Hospitality Resources with the highest level of integrity.

• A service-focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
  
  Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments andmaintainsopen…