Hotel Sales Director

GF Hotels and Resorts invites an experienced sales leader to join our onsite team in Los Angeles. You will shape the sales strategy, coach the salesforce, collaborate with sales managers, and drive both new and repeat hotel business. Our organization backs these efforts with a strong culture built on integrity and hospitality, a commitment to ongoing learning, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth and wellbeing.

Compensation

USD 90,000 - 110,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Analyze market data to craft methods for achieving financial targets, produce marketing plan deliverables, and develop an annual sales forecast.
• Generate new revenue through a targeted outbound outreach approach that leverages personal networks, phone contact with local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups or corporations.
• Develop and implement sales strategies that sustain high occupancy and profitability in coordination with department managers.
• Organize meetings with department heads, report on sales activity for the past and upcoming weeks, and prepare a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related costs.
• Implement a strategic plan aligned with revenue management and hotel objectives to help the sales staff meet and exceed room-booking goals.

Requirements

• Proficiency with computer-based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum five years of experience as a sales professional in a related field.
• Proven track record of success in lead generation and closing sales.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Hospitality experience is preferred but not required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Great culture

About GF Hotels and Resorts

GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that works through its operating affiliates on behalf of a diverse group of owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. The company emphasizes an enterprising spirit, integrity, and a passion for hospitality, and believes that people are the key to success. GF offers health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, and a great culture.