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Perks: Job security and continuous growth opportunities; competitive salaries, 25% bonus paid quarterly, 401K plan with matching funds, PTO, insurance plans with options, hotel discount program.

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as an Area Director of Sales in Gulfport, Mississippi!

The Area Director of Sales functions as the leader of the area Sales team; achieves individual booking goals and has responsibility for achieving defined property revenue goals, guest and team member satisfaction and makes recommendations on direct reports booking goals (if applicable); leads on-property sales functions to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel sales objectives; The Area Sales Leader implements agreed key sales initiatives and ensures execution of sales and marketing strategy and programs for multiple hotels within the portfolio as assigned by the Regional Director of Sales.

BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary!
25% Bonus potential paid quarterly
Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
401k with employer MATCH!
Paid PTO!
Team Member Hotel Discount Program!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Execute the sales strategy and ensure individual booking goals are met.
Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail per company guidelines for each property.
Cultivating lead sources of sales, through direct sales calls, weekly visits to designated calendar targets within your territory and follow-up calls, some of which will be cold calls
Ensure focus is on proactive selling and reactive selling with individual and group goals.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Must have at least three (3) or more years of hotel sales experience. Marriott or Hilton experience preferred

EEO Employer

Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport

Modern Gulfport hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Welcome to Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport. Explore the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, where you will discover miles of soft white sand, thrilling watersports, specialty shopping opportunities and a thriving cultural and arts community. Our Gulfport, Mississippi, hotel also puts you within easy reach of golf courses, casinos, antique stores and galleries. Visit attractions including the Gulfport Sportsplex, the Gulf Islands Waterpark and the Premium Outlet Mall. Learn more about the area's heritage with a trip to a historical landmark like Beauvoir, the last home of Jefferson Davis, or take a trip to the picturesque Barrier Islands.

The bright and inviting guest rooms at this hotel in Gulfport, MS, offer free WiFi and an ergonomic desk. Spacious suites are also available with a separate seating area and more amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator. After enjoying a great night’s sleep in your clean and fresh Hampton bed®, wake up to Hampton’s free hot breakfast buffet. If you’re keen to get out early and explore the Gulf Coast, pick up a free Hampton On The Run™ Breakfast Bag, Monday through Friday.

If you forget anything, the convenient 24-hour Suite Shop stocks a variety of snacks and sundries. Stay productive in the free business center, and hold a business or social event in the flexible conference room or board room. Unwind with a dip in the large indoor swimming pool or energize with a workout in the extensive 24-hour fitness center.

Address	15580 Daniel Boulevard, Gulfport, MS 39503
Property Type	Hotel
# Jobs	4

About Ascent Hospitality

The Southeast's Premier Hotel Management

The Art of Hospitality

At Ascent Hospitality, our mission is to deliver distinguished hospitality to our guests and team members. While the concepts of our luxury, upscale and mid-scale brands are tailored to the needs of today's business and leisure travelers, Ascent Hospitality focuses on delivering an exceptional experience and long-lasting memories as featured in our unique, one of a kind boutique hotels, all with their own personalities.