Marriott Hotel Director of Sales - Iras Group : Job Details

Company Description:

IRAS Group, a vertically-integrated and family-owned commercial real estate firm, has been developing, owning, and self-managing real estate assets in South Florida since 1985. Headquartered in Doral, Florida, IRAS Group's portfolio includes hotels, offices, retail spaces, mixed-use, and multi-family properties. With a focus on opportunistic returns in under-supplied South Florida markets, IRAS Group excels in property development, management, and acquisition functions.

Role Description:

We are looking for a strong, experienced leader for the position of Director of Sales at an IRAS Group's Marriott Hotel in Dania. The Director of Sales will be responsible for day-to-day sales operations, budgeting, training staff, overseeing food & beverage sales, and implementing marketing strategies to drive revenue and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Budgeting and Sales skills
• Training and Food & Beverage knowledge
• Marketing expertise
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in the hospitality industry is required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Familiarity with the hotel market preferred.

Your specific duties in this role will include:

• Working with management team in developing and executing sales & marketing strategies
• Assisting with the development and implementation of promotions, both internal and external
• Providing positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue potential (e.g., sets example with personal booking goals)
• Recommending booking goals for sales team members
• Utilizing all franchise selling tools to obtain maximum sale profit
• Monitoring all day-to-day activities of direct reports
• Participates in client calls as well as Franchise calls with members of your team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
• Executing and supporting the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposals, writing contracts, customer correspondence)
• Analyzing market information and implementing strategy to achieve property's financial room and catering goals
• Reviewing guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement
• Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Displaying leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying customer service and creating a positive example for guest relations
• Developing and managing relationships with key clients, both internal and external