Director of Sales And Marketing

posted November 7, 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shreveport - Downtown

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Compensation: $60,000.00

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Reports To
General Manager
Supervises
Director of Catering, Sales Managers, Sales Administrative Assistants
Job Purpose
Generation of budgeted top line revenue and RevPAR for the hotel through a successful revenue management strategy.
Job Responsibilities
  1. Lead, train & mentor sales staff including hiring, coaching development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations.
  2. Perform as the driver of all revenue and ensure quarterly and annual revenue goals are achieved for the hotel.
  3. Develop sales action plans, and forecast and evaluate trends to modify strategies that will enhance revenues effectively.
  4. Ensure hotel participation in all brand revenue management initiatives.
  5. Assist in the production of annual hotel business plan.
  6. Develop and maintain departmental budget.
  7. Lead property revenue meetings always insuring revenue maximization and profit in all areas.
  8. Ensure that hotel credit procedures and audit guidelines are followed.
  9. Timely submission of required reports to General Manager, Regional Vice President and DDC Corporate Office.
  10. Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and companies.
  11. Develop and maintain good relationship with DDC Corporate Sales & Marketing staff.
  12. Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
  1. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and familiarity with brand specific property Management System(s).
  2. Ability to exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, time management and listening skills.
  3. Ability to use analytical skills for measuring business potential and value to the hotel.
  4. Ability to successfully interact with all levels of customers and hotel management.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
Experience
  • Minimum 3 years hotel sales experience or the equivalent amount of industry experience; OR equivalent level of education and work experience.
Licenses/Certifications
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to customer appointments.
Salary Description
$60,000.00
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shreveport - Downtown

101 Room Hotel

A Comfortable Hotel In Downtown Shreveport

Welcome to the best option for service and comfort in the Shreveport and Bossier City area. As the newest addition to the IHG family in Northwest Louisiana, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shreveport Downtown offers all the modern amenities that travelers need including complimentary wireless high-speed internet, available meeting space, and after a long day a refreshing dip in our pool may be just what you need.

Enjoy our complimentary Start Fresh Express Breakfast featuring our famous cinnamon rolls, and plenty of hot, cold and healthy choices. Explore the local Red River District and Louisiana Boardwalk for some of the finest cuisine Louisiana has to offer. Just walking distance to Festival Plaza featuring attractions including Shreveport’s largest festival, Red River Revel. Conveniently near casinos such as El Dorado, Sam’s Town, Margaritaville, and Horseshoe. Looking for a little retail therapy? Look no further than the Louisiana Boardwalk or St Vincent Mall just minutes away.

Our new hotel is proud to offer a courtesy shuttle to all guests with services to and from the Shreveport Regional Airport, which is only 7 miles from our front door.