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Hotel Director of Sales

Company: Drury Plaza Hotel Arlington
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Property Location:
101 West Road to Six Flags - Arlington, Texas 76011

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.


- Incentives - This position is eligible for a semi-annual bonus based on performance and also a quarterly bonus based on company profitability and service scores
- Work-life-balance - Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
- Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
- Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
- Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)
- Award-winning - Ranked among Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2023)
Drury Hotels is family-owned and operated. What started as a small family business in 1973 remains 100% family-owned and operated today. Of course, our family has grown since then, with 5,800 members and 150-and-growing hotels in 26 states. But our dedication to treating guests and team members like family has never wavered.

What will you do...

As a Hotel Director of Sales based in Arlington, you will lead and conduct sales activities related to selling guest rooms and meeting facilities to build hotel occupancy and revenue. Responsible for achieving personal and hotel revenue goals and for management and results of the Onsite Sales Coordinator(s).

An average of 70% of time is devoted to client-facing sales activities; 30% of time is spent in leadership activities.


-Sell Drury Hotels by identifying, initiating, & securing customer relationships for business-to-business opportunities.
- Demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding new business and new contacts for new and existing accounts resulting in increased revenue.
-Maintain a thorough understanding of all aspects of a group RFPs or account travel program needs.
-Directly supervises onsite sales coordinator, sales administrative assistant, & Sales Managers. In addition to training and development, this requires recruiting, hiring, coaching, and counseling in accordance with Drury standards.
-Collaborates with other members of the sales team, GM, & other corporate stakeholders.
-Customer-facing appointments, timely follow-up to customers, delivering group proposals, saturating assigned accounts, documenting sales activity within appropriate CRM being prepared for internal meetings, etc.
-Participates and supports the revenue budgeting process.

What we expect of you...

Requires strong knowledge of sales techniques and professional business practices. Requires ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Requires proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office. Requires effective time management and organizational skills.

Requires ability to operate an automobile in the daily routine of making sales calls.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Keywords: Drury Plaza Hotel Arlington, Arlington , Hotel Director of Sales, Hospitality & Tourism , Arlington, Texas

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