Area Director of Sales - aloft & Fairfield Inn El Segundo / LAX

Area Director of Sales - aloft & Fairfield Inn El Segundo / LAX

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 :

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

PROPERTY INFORMATION :

This is a part of a dual branded property location. These are sister hotels - the Aloft El Segundo / LAX and the Fairfield by Marriott El Segundo / LAX Travelers celebrate style at Aloft El Segundo - Los Angeles Airport, a hip new hotel where they'll enjoy a short walk or drive from Mattel, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman offices. We offer complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to LAX, located less than a mile away. We offer easy-breezy access to plenty of shopping hot-spots and beaches nearby. We invite guests to Meet & mingle with friends at our W XYZ Bar, grab a sweet, savory or healthy snack from re : fuel by Aloft, our 24 / 7 pantry or play in our re : mix lounge. Guests can breeze into one of our Aloft rooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable signature bed and custom amenities by Bliss Spa.

Application deadline for Colorado positions :

Compensation details : 130000-150000 Yearly Salary

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