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    Director of Sales and Marketing - Harrisburg, United States - Hilton Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA

    Hilton Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA
    Hilton Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, United States

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    Job DescriptionHotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hilton in Harrisburg, PA.

    POSITION PURPOSE:

    The development and solicitation of business from all markets to ensure the necessary bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation for the hotel.

    Develop and direct the overall marketing, public relations and sales efforts of the hotel as they relate to room, food, beverage and sundry sales, by providing conceptual and strategic thinking and planning.

    SALES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    40% - Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for Rooms and Food and Beverage sales within the hotel

    15% - Administer the staffing, training, and performance reviews for the Sales Department. Conducts training programs regularly to ensure Greenwood standards of performance are met. Give guidance and counsel staff toward performance excellence.

    10% - Maintain a leadership position as a hotel Executive Committee Member

    10% - Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.

    10% - Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Abide by brand standards. Meet with and entertain clients some of which will require travel.

    5% - Compiles and/or directs the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department as required. Analyze said reports in an effort to discover opportunities for increasing revenue.

    5% - Initiate preparation of computerized annual Market Plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions

    5% - Organize and/or attend scheduled Sales Department and related meetings.

    MARKETING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    25% - Negotiate marketing programs and packages for purchases ranging from collateral materials, advertising space, and costs involved in joint marketing programs and cross marketing opportunities, product pricing and positioning. Also, participate as a committee of marketing

    10% - Document and evaluate market conditions and trends. Make reasonable recommendations.

    10% - Promote the hotel through frequent oral and written communication and/or participation in business and community relations activities.

    5% - Interact with and motivate employees to maintain high morale. Organize, conduct and/or attend sales and operational meetings to obtain and disseminate information.

    5% - Travel to target market areas/destinations to identify new visitor pools and promote the hotel as a prime business and resort destination.

    Other:

    Control budget within means and plan for current year. Produce a yearly budget for the Sales and Marketing Department which will produce optimal results.

    Conformance with the standards and policies of the company and hotel, which may be established from time to time is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees found non-compliant will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

    Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. They will also be required to work a minimum 45-hour work week.

    SUPPORTIVE FUCTIONS:

    In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the General manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

    • Conduct regular property site inspections with potential customers. This entails walking approximately one-half mile for each property tour over various surfaces and an oral presentation.
    • Travel to industry-related tradeshows and meetings in various destinations around the world. Reach up to approximately eight feet in order to setup and dismantling of booth displays and carrying a minimum of 25 pounds for transporting of collateral material is required.
    • Inputting and retrieving information from computer system for file maintenance, correspondence and preparation of forecasts and marketing budget.
    • Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English language. Operate a facsimile machine and photo copier as required.

    SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

    • Knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors.
    • Extensive skill in development and delivery of the sales process.
    • Ability to access, understand and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
    • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to foster cooperation, diffuse anger, collect accurate information, and resolve conflicts.
    • Ability to stand and move throughout the hotel property and continuously perform essential job functions.
    • Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
    • Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations

    QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

    Education:

    High school diploma required; college degree preferred

    Experience:

    Minimum of 7 years sales experience and 2 years of supervisory experience required. Prior hotel or hospitality experience required.

    Licenses or certificates:

    CPR Certification required and available by the hotel. First Aid Training preferred. Industry related certification helpful. Valid Driver's License required.

    Grooming:

    All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).



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