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Location: San Francisco Bay, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Location:San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USSalary/Wage:$70,000 - $85,000Status:full-timeDirector of SalesDescriptionGecko Hospitality is looking for an experienced, high energy, self motivated Director of Sales candidate with a strong work ethic for a HIGH VOLUME PREMIUM Hotel Property in the Bay area of San Francisco. ($70-$85K)Responsibilities include but are not limited to: the development of annual sales goals and ensure they are understood and implemented; direct reporting/appraising of results; You will also qualify leads; negotiate with clients; analyze sales statistics; review market analysis; develop and implement annual marketing plan and strategies, promotions and advertising, etc. This position cultivates good will with customers, resolves issues, enhances the hotel''s image, prepares reports for the home office and the General Manager.Must be able to Fluently speak, read, write and understand English.Advanced computational ability and computer skills are a must.3-5 years of D.O.S. Hotel / Resort industry experience with a 4 star, diamond rating 300 - 500 room hotel and knowledge of the competitive market is mandatory.Ability to analyze data and establish appropriate action plans independently. Knowledge of revenue management is a plus.Ability to assess/evaluate employee''s performance fairly is important. Must foster open communication and a team environment while acting as a team leader. Expected to have a thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment, wage and hour and labor relations.Other duties will include:Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded.- Move throughout the property to conduct site inspections. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous and potential clients.- Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.- Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel and review competition reader boards to develop leads.- Travel out of town to solicit business in feeder cities.- Prepare information for, meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.- Represent hotel at trade shows as specified by Corporate trade show attendance guide. Set up exhibits involving bending, stooping and lifting.- Phone solicitation in order to generate new prospects for new group and IBT potential.- Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, professionals may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel and/or department.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 supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:- Participate in the Manager on Duty Program- Assist the supportive staff with the maintenance of sales files.- Other duties as assigned by management.- Attend all required meetings as directed by management.Job Requirements:Four year college degree preferred, however, any combination of education and training with hotel sales may be considered.Past D.O.S. Hotel Sales experience is mandatory.The individual must possess the 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 a hotel structure and how departments interact.- Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare cost proposals.- Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints.- Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct sit

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