Director Of Sales

Hilton Garden Inn İzmir Bayraklı

As Director of Sales, you analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Together with Sales team agree and implement rate strategy & actions.
• Responsible for the development of business from (but not exclusively) the following channels : Incentive Agents, Ground Handlers, Conference & Banqueting Agencies, Meeting Planners, Associations, Wholesalers/ITW, Consortia, Direct Corporate Bookers.
• To effectively manage the key accounts through planned sales activity, maximising account potential in terms of rate or room-nights in accordance with overall sales strategies.
• To focus on the growth and continued production of existing accounts both domestic and international. Developing new accounts that are suitable for the pricing strategy of the property.
• Selling and planning of Groups and Events business and effectively converting enquiries into sales.
• Coordinate partnership and sponsorship opportunities that will benefit the hotel and support the brand initiatives.
• Manage and maintain on-line presence in all channels, including but not limited to travel sales channels- Preferred Partner, third party promotional sites, travel blogs etc.
• You also will be responsible for all hotel marketing activities
• To provide accurate and timely reporting on segment, account production and propose actions/strategies

Requirements,

• Fluent in English
• Effectively develope, implement, monitor and control sales strategies.
• Effective time management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to present ideas in a well-organized manner.
• Problem solving skills.
• Understands the hotels’ business mix needs.
• High energy level and dedication, self-motivated,flexible and presentable.
• Driving license B

We are looking for Director of Sales for Hilton Garden Inn İzmir Bayraklı.