Director of Sales

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Blue Ridge Hotel Partners. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Chicago Marriot Northwest is looking for a Director of Sales to lead our sales department. We need a self-motivated professional with proven managerial experience and an outstanding track record in sales. In this position, you will be responsible for meeting our annual sales targets within assigned regions and accounts.

Your duties will include motivating our sales team, designing strategic sales plans, and assessing costs and competition. In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate exceptional negotiation and leadership skills.

Director of Sales Responsibilities:

Leading and motivating staff to improve customer service with clients.
Designing and implementing strategic plans to reach sales targets.
Cultivating lasting relationships with customers to grow customer loyalty.
Developing and promoting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives.
Drafting detailed and accurate sales reports.
Working with customers to better understand their business needs and goals.
Assessing costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify selling prices.
Estimating sales volume and profit for current and new products.
Establishing a sales training program to train new employees.
Meeting with sales managers to assess company performance.

Director of Sales Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a relevant field.
A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of marketing techniques and best practices.
Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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