First Hospitality Group is a national, experienced and established hospitality management and development company serving the investment and real estate industries.

Since 1985, we have been an award-winning pioneer in the hospitality industry. We have successfully developed, marketed and managed a host of over 16 brands and 50 properties throughout the midwest.

We know the industry and we know the players. Through our deep-rooted relationships with key leaders in the hotel, restaurant and finance communities, we collaborate on each project to maximize and achieve the profit potential for each site.

Our Goals:
We provide a broad based, experienced supervisory staff focused on achieving all of our goals: exceptional financial returns, well-trained and motivated associates, and superior levels of guest satisfaction.

Our outstanding track record has been achieved through an uncompromising and consistent dedication to these goals. With over half of our managed properties owned by our company and its principals, we approach our day-to-day activities with this entrepreneurial ownership perspective. The results speak for themselves.

The Residence Inn in Maumee, OH is currently looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly-motivated leader to join our sales team.

The Director of Sales will be responsible for the following:

* Generating top line revenue through new accounts development.
* Instrumental in the development and implementation of the annual business/marketing plan.
* Forecasting sales revenue and departmental expenses.
* Conducting sales calls to key accounts or major prospects while promoting the hotel through personal involvement in community and business networking organizations.
* Maintaining an effective sales activity reporting system
* Providing exemplary guest service and setting performance example for junior staff to follow.

* Minimum 3 years of hotel sales experience
* Must have hotel sales experience, Marriott experience is a huge plus
* Superior customer service skills and work ethic
* Effective business communication skills
* Skills for negotiation and interpretation of contracts
* Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills for garnering effective relationships
* Ability to compose and deliver effective sales presentations
* Organizational skills including follow up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Skills for problem-solving, analysis and effective decision-making
* Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs