Franchised Director of Sales

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Job Number 23021001

Job Category Sales & Marketing

Location SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Fishers, 9698 Hague Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Hersha Hospitality Management. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB SUMMARY

Opportunity: Director of Sales


Develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations, and community partnerships


Potential Career Path


Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales – Corporate Director of Sales – VP Sales


Essential Job Functions


Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Perform other duties as requested by management.


HHM Benefits and Perk


Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Company Match
Free Basic Life Insurance
Travel Discounts
Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
Educational/Professional Development
Technology Reimbursements


Work Environment and Context


Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
Moderate travel between hotel and client’s locations required.


What We Believe


People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It


Position Requirements


Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
Public relations and community marketing experience required.
Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.


This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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