Area Director of Sales

Tiempo Completo

Shaner Hotels is now looking for a dynamic Director of Sales for two of our hotels in our portfolio:  Hotel Don Fernando, Tapestry Collection & Taos Hampton Inn.  Located in beautiful Taos, New Mexico. 

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations.
• Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.
• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well.
• Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services.
• Determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue.
• Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs.
• Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff.
• Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Maintains Sales Department’s annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. 
• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions.    
• Working knowledge of hotel operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
• Ability to prepare budgets and ensure cost controls.
• Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.'s.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.