Area Director Sales OEM

Job Summary:

Come work in Champaign, IL, with Aimbridge Hospitality Searching for a savvy Area Director of Sales that has the aptitude and drive to be creative with strategies and action plans. Searching for a sales leader to grow the hotels' performance.

You bring the passion, motivation, and drive, and Aimbridge Hospitality will bring the opportunities Aimbridge will get you where you want to go and help you reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible When you join the Aimbridge Family, youre working with the best of the best Its a mark of distinction. Our diverse business is full of energy, excitement, and rapid growthjust like a career with Aimbridge Join a team where every day brings new opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. We are a place to GROW, a place to BELONG, and a place to SUCCEED That is #theAimbridgeWAY

Aimbridge Hospitality is actively recruiting for an on-property Area Director of Sales based at our Courtyard by Marriott Champaign, IL, and also selling for its sister property, Fairfield Inn by Marriott The ideal candidate has Marriott experience and is a proactive sales leader. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned sales leader looking to break into the nation's largest third-party management company.

The Area Director of Sales is responsible planning and managing the overall sales and marketing for a collection of 2-10 full service premium select and/or independent branded hotels. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives for all of the entire collection of hotels. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including but not limited to direct sales follow-up sales administration hiring of staff training managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget forecast advertising marketing and business plans; manages within approved plans and budgets.

Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Prior Director of Sales or National Sales experience selling major downtown markets is required.
• Must have a valid drivers license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Coordinate sales automation efforts ensuring a region sales database is developed and managed for various email campaigns and customer solicitation efforts to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division's annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Initiate and develop sales trips to key feeder markets / cities with a focus on identifying accounts that can directly benefit revenue performance targets at all hotels located within the cluster. In addition work directly with property based Directors of Sales to help with coordination of on property direct sales efforts.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Conducts on property visits to hotels within assigned collection to assess strength of sales leadership strategic culture and adherence to Aimbridge Hospitalitys established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract retain and motivate the employees; hire train develop empower coach and counsel conduct performance and salary reviews resolve problems provide open communication vehicles discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication across your collection of hotels to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

Welcome to the Courtyard Champaign hotel, located near the University of Illinois and Parkland College. Our Illinois hotel is conveniently located near many local attractions such as Market Place Mall and the State Farm Center. We offer close proximity to fine dining in downtown Champaign, as well as many restaurants within a few blocks. The Courtyard Champaign hotel is a five minute drive from University activities and downtown Champaign, making us an ideal location for both business and leisure travelers. We are convenient to businesses such as Kraft, Amdocs Inc, and Rockwell Automation. Our hotel is a short drive from Williard Airport and near plenty of things to do in Champaign, IL. Guests can cheer on the Illini at U of I football and basketball games, or participate in the Illinois Marathon.

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan