Director of Sales - Schaumburg, IL

Overview

The Holiday Inn & Suites in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an experienced, customer-focused sales professional to join their team! The successful candidate must have Hotel Sales management experience, and a strong understanding of the Schaumburg market. The Director of Sales fills a vital role in supporting the hotel's financial goals with the primary responsibility of achieving sales goals by implementing sales and marketing programs in assigned markets.

This position focuses on generating new business for the hotel as well as effectively managing existing client accounts.

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, annual performance based increases, hotel discounts, vacation pay, 401k and benefits to regular, full-time associates after eligibility requirements have been met (free medical for employees and highly discounted for spouse/child/family).

Pay: $65,000-$70,000 Salary

Job Type: Full Time

• Health and Welfare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Time Off Benefits (Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick Time)
• Employee discounts

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have the ability to provide professional and courteous guest service.
• Must have good time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Must have demonstrated business communication skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with clients.
• Must have strong interpersonal leadership skills, the ability to delegate tasks, and set goals.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers, math skills and the ability to handle monetary transactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• One to two years of experience in the hotel industry, business management or similar discipline required.
• Previous hotel sales experience preferred, but not required.
• A valid Drivers License and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications Experience

Required: 2 years

Hotel Sales

Preferred:

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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EOE M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an E-Verify Participating Employer

Candidates must submit to a background check and drug test.