Director of Sales

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington South, is currently seeking a a highly motivated individual with experience in Sales & Marketing, to join their team as Director of Sales

The Director of Sales is responsible for conducting outside sales calls, obtaining new business accounts, conducting site tours, networking within the local business community and driving sales. The chosen individual will also be responsible for sales forecasting, creation of promotional material, and maintaining constant communication with the General Manager to include weekly revenue meetings, action plans and sales activity logs.

Requirements:

· Previous experience as a DOS or Sales Manager in the hotel industry required.

· Highly motivated individual with strong initiative and desire for achievement.

· Develops and maintains relationships with key clients in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, catering/banquet services.

· Excellent computer skills required.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Must be an effective salesperson and leader, and able to drive revenue by executing a proactive Sales process.

· Direct the scheduling of conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.

· Experience using SalesPro is a PLUS