DIRECTOR OF SALES
Description
Job Summary
BC Lynd Hospitality is searching for a Corporate Director of Sales to join our team. This position is responsible for implementing sales and marketing objectives across the company’s portfolio. This position will work closely with each property’s sales team providing leadership, direction and strategies to drive all aspects of the sales process. They will facilitate the performance and revenue goals at each hotel and take an active role in each hotel’s annual marketing plans with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
Qualification Standards
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.
- Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a multi-property leadership position along with 5 years as a Select Service or Extended stay Director of Sales.
- Must be skilled at overseeing directing the revenue generation activities of the hotel such as direct sales, revenue management, eCommerce, marketing, food and beverage and events.
- A track record with strong Brand exposure and relationships is required.
- Must employ an engaged/hands on style and conduct themselves in a manner in which they as well as their team are accountable for not only their efforts, but also the outcomes.
Physical requirements:
- Long hours sometimes required.
- Sedentary work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Approximately 40 percent of the work time is spent en-route or on-site at the hotels, traveling via auto or air.