Director of Sales (New York, NY)

Director of Sales

Director of Sales We make stories like this possible every day. By empowering our fellow Ladies and Gentlemen to make each guest experience like no other. By taking passion and turning it into a vision. And by leading a team that never forgets we re creating guests for life. The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park located at Two West Street New York NY 10004 currently has the following opportunity Director of Sales (1400258G) Leads and manages all day-to-day activities related to the sales function with a focus on building long-term value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives. Provdes support for sales activities for larger more complex accounts. Monitors and manages against team booking goals and makes recommendations on booking goals of direct reports. Creates opportunities to grow the account base through customer interactions. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major 8 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.OR 4-year bachelor s degree in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major 6 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Supporting Developing & Executing Sales Strategies Works with sales leader to ensure understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the property. Works with sales team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue customers and the market for the segment. Assists with the development and implementation of promotions both internal and external. Maximizing Revenue Provides positive and aggressive leadership to ensure maximum revenue potential (e.g. sets example with personal booking goals). Recommends booking goals for sales team members. Managing Sales Activities Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports. Approves space release for catering to maximize revenue (DOS Group) in the absence of a Business Evaluation Manager. Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and or close on business. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g. generating proposal writing contract customer correspondence). Analyzing & Reporting on Sales and Financial Data Analyzes market information by using sales systems and implements strategy to achieve property s financial room and catering goals. Assists Revenue Management with completing accurate six period projections. Reviews guest satisfaction results to identify areas of improvement. Building Successful Relationships Develops and manages relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external. Works with Human Resources Engineering and Loss Prevention to ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations and or union requirements. Attends customer events trade shows and sales missions to maintain build or develop key relationships with Ritz-Carlton Global Sales Organization Managers and accounts. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Meets with guests to obtain feedback on quality of product (e.g. guest rooms meeting facilities and equipment food and beverage) service levels execution against contract and overall satisfaction. We invite you to learn more about this position and apply at s marriott.taleo.net careersection 7 jobsearch.ftl lang en Connect with us on social media to keep up to date on The Ritz-Carlton news learn more about our culture and engage with the Careers team on Facebook. www.facebook.com marriottjobsandcareers www.linkedin.com company ritz-carlton Join The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen. The Art and Soul of Hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws. Application URL www.aplitrak.com adid c2FoaWwuZ3JvdmVyLjczNDg0LjY0OTZAbWFycmlvdHQuY XBsaXRyYWsuY29t