Director of Sales

Come Join Our Teams at these two hotels in the Indianapolis area!

Currently, we are looking for a top-performing Hotel Dual Director of Sales for the Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South in Greenwood and the Brand-New Home2 Suites by Hilton in Brownsburg. The Home2 Suites Brownsburg and the Candlewood Suites are all-suite, extended-stay properties in the greater Indianapolis area. This would be a great opportunity as a Dual Director of Sales for a fully established hotel as well as be a part of an opening team for a brand-new build.

https://www.ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/greenwood/gnwcw/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-CW-_-US-_-GNWCW

https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/home2-suites/

The Hotel Dual Director of Sales (DDOS) develops and implements the total sales and marketing strategy of two hotels located in the same market to ensure that joint occupancy, average daily rate, and market share goals are achieved.

The Hotel Dual Director of Sales responsibilities includes creating and implementing specific revenue, sales, and marketing strategies and tactical plans by the hotel and the joint enterprise. The Hotel Dual Director of Sales results are monitored and adjusted to current market conditions to stay nimble and react advantageously to competitors, as well as position each hotel appropriately in the market.

The Hotel Dual Director of Sales will work directly with multiple General Managers and the Field Director leadership team to identify specific extended stay strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the market’s seasonal demand. Hotel leadership in sales and operations experience is preferred.

What is in it for YOU?

All Associates:

• WORK TODAY AND GET PAID TODAY Access your pay as you’ve earned it! No cost to you!
• Vacation/ Personal days and holiday pay
• Access Perks
• Discounts on Travel, Hotels, Food, Entertainment, Shopping, and more!
• Brand Travel Discounts for Travel and Food & Beverage
• Online Training Courses
• Referral Program and Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate of the Month/Associate of the Year/Service Awards

Full-Time Associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision BENEFITS BEGIN DAY ONE
• Free Basic Life and basic Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependents
• Day Care Flex Spending account
• Flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Wellness Program- For those who have Medical on our Anthem plan
• 401K with a Company match!
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Some Key Areas of Responsibility include:

• Coordination with the management team and department heads in designing and implementing sales strategies to achieve high occupancy and profitability
• Analyze market data and use it to develop methods for meeting financial targets, designing marketing plan deliverables, and developing an annual sales forecast
• Establish strategies to assist the sales team in meeting and exceeding monthly room booking goals that are aligned with overall hotel and revenue management objectives
• Solicit new guests with targeted outbound sales initiatives, such as personal calls to your network and phone solicitations to local professionals, travel agencies, and other groups that will generate new revenue
• Organize meetings with department heads, report on sales activity for the previous and upcoming weeks, and produce a monthly expense report for all hotel sales-related expenses

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality field, is required
• Proven track record of sales success in lead generation and closing skills
• Previous hospitality industry experience preferred but not required
• Excellent leadership skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays.

As a Company, we believe the true success of our operation rests with the associates who bring life to the brick-and-mortar. A great hotel or club is created by great people who perform their jobs to the best of their ability and are always friendly and helpful to the guests. Our associates’ attitude is the mark that sets us apart from other management companies. As the property becomes known for its quality of service and the attitude of its associates, the opportunity for growth and security on the personal level is enhanced. A quality operation begets quality people, and this combination, in turn, yields satisfied guests.

With our commitment to an inclusive workplace, Commonwealth Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate our associates’ unique differences because that drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace.

Home2 Suites Brownsburg