Sonesta Hotels
Director of Sales & Marketing - Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Sonesta Hotels, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
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Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch develops and implements sales strategy of the hotel to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate, and market share goals are achieved. The DOSM will work directly with the Executive Team to identify specific strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the hotel’s seasonal demand. The DOSM will work with Sonesta’s Marketing, Revenue Management, and Sales teams to leverage national brand strategies at the local level.Job Responsibilities:Develop and implement the hotel’s total revenue re-positioning.Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.Participate as a team player with other Executive Team Members.Provide constructive feedback to all departments and to hotel sales and marketing staff.Be a leader and role model to all employees.Actively lead DBR, weekly sales and strategy meetings.Analyze short- and long-term forecasting.Analyze trends in group, extended stay, and transient inventory to include occupancy, rates, product line, and strategic sales goals.Review and vet revenue reports and information for Owners, Corporate Office, General Manager, Department Heads, and all related meetings.Create and implement a cohesive Sales Plan including: Direct Sales, PR, and Ecommerce for rooms, catering, and outlet revenue.Manage the team Sales employees, direct the day-to-day activities of the team, plan, organize, and assign work, develop, and communicate strategies and goals.Create, train, and motivate those responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the hotel, while maintaining guest satisfaction.Advise staff of formal policies and procedures. Manage all human resources-related actions in accordance with the Company’s rules and policies.Create and implement the tactical sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, and increase business volume during off-peak periods.Enhance the image of the hotels in the local community.Monitor sales activities/performance to ensure actual sales exceed the established revenue plan.Assist with the direction of the entire sales and catering team; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Incorporate marketing and public relations initiatives to support the sales strategies and activities.Establish a sense of urgency with the team to understand and achieve the needs of the hotel.Handle specific accounts assigned by the Regional Sales Director (RSD).Additional duties as necessary and assigned.Operational/Functional:Work with the General Manager, Area Director of Revenue, and Operations team to develop and execute revenue management strategies to maximize revenues and market share with an eye on raising profitability of the business.Work closely with the corporate functional leaders to ensure that Sonesta property is maximizing sales and marketing opportunities that require Sonesta corporate support including but not limited to SEO, PPC, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations.Ensure that the sales team is properly deployed, is working the correct market segments, and participates in the right trade shows and corporate supported GSO missions.Responsible for total hotel revenue to include Food and Beverage, and Banquets and Catering revenue.Develop and maintain positive relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups.Prepare Weekly/Monthly reporting on account, individual, segment, and tier production.Strategy and Planning:Develop and execute sales, marketing, and revenue strategies through preparation of a strategic sales plan, implementation and administration of the impacted budgets and the establishment of annual seller and revenue management goals.In-depth analysis of industry intelligence reports (STR, Knowland, etc.).Pull and analyze appropriate data to develop and recommend appropriate actions.Assist with individual quarterly SMART Plans.Develop and approve sales and catering team annual goals, and review and revise the goals as needed midyear.Directly work with the corporate sales, marketing, and property catering teams to develop strategies for revenue management, public relations, advertising, and marketing/sales providers with responsibility for managing the plans set forth and approved.Develop and execute action plans against existing and new target accounts to achieve and exceed sales quotas within the assigned segment.Financial Management:Drive Top Line Revenue in all segments.Act as a steward of the hotel's annual Sales and Marketing travel and marketing budget.Work closely with the sales and catering team towards achievement of aggressive both quarterly and annual goals for production and consumption.Financial Acumen.Strong Reporting and Analytics.Knowledge of Hospitality Systems, Delphi.fdc.Managing your Teams:Ability to recruit, supervise, train and motivate multiple levels of managers.Ensure team members receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations and in accordance with company policy and/or local laws.Responsible for monitoring, measuring, and recognizing performance management of team members who directly report to the role and indirect reports.Support, comply and promote company initiatives, policies, and guidelines.Handle employee issues in a professional, thoughtful, and timely manner.Leading with Passion:Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments capable of influencing peer group to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture.Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company.Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.Inspire your teams to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards.Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay RangeBenefits:Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsUpon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) at Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch develops and implements sales strategy of the hotel to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate, and market share goals are achieved. The DOSM will work directly with the Executive Team to identify specific strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the hotel’s seasonal demand. The DOSM will work with Sonesta’s Marketing, Revenue Management, and Sales teams to leverage national brand strategies at the local level.Job Responsibilities:Develop and implement the hotel’s total revenue re-positioning.Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.Participate as a team player with other Executive Team Members.Provide constructive feedback to all departments and to hotel sales and marketing staff.Be a leader and role model to all employees.Actively lead DBR, weekly sales and strategy meetings.Analyze short- and long-term forecasting.Analyze trends in group, extended stay, and transient inventory to include occupancy, rates, product line, and strategic sales goals.Review and vet revenue reports and information for Owners, Corporate Office, General Manager, Department Heads, and all related meetings.Create and implement a cohesive Sales Plan including: Direct Sales, PR, and Ecommerce for rooms, catering, and outlet revenue.Manage the team Sales employees, direct the day-to-day activities of the team, plan, organize, and assign work, develop, and communicate strategies and goals.Create, train, and motivate those responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize profits for the hotel, while maintaining guest satisfaction.Advise staff of formal policies and procedures. Manage all human resources-related actions in accordance with the Company’s rules and policies.Create and implement the tactical sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, and increase business volume during off-peak periods.Enhance the image of the hotels in the local community.Monitor sales activities/performance to ensure actual sales exceed the established revenue plan.Assist with the direction of the entire sales and catering team; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Incorporate marketing and public relations initiatives to support the sales strategies and activities.Establish a sense of urgency with the team to understand and achieve the needs of the hotel.Handle specific accounts assigned by the Regional Sales Director (RSD).Additional duties as necessary and assigned.Operational/Functional:Work with the General Manager, Area Director of Revenue, and Operations team to develop and execute revenue management strategies to maximize revenues and market share with an eye on raising profitability of the business.Work closely with the corporate functional leaders to ensure that Sonesta property is maximizing sales and marketing opportunities that require Sonesta corporate support including but not limited to SEO, PPC, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations.Ensure that the sales team is properly deployed, is working the correct market segments, and participates in the right trade shows and corporate supported GSO missions.Responsible for total hotel revenue to include Food and Beverage, and Banquets and Catering revenue.Develop and maintain positive relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups.Prepare Weekly/Monthly reporting on account, individual, segment, and tier production.Strategy and Planning:Develop and execute sales, marketing, and revenue strategies through preparation of a strategic sales plan, implementation and administration of the impacted budgets and the establishment of annual seller and revenue management goals.In-depth analysis of industry intelligence reports (STR, Knowland, etc.).Pull and analyze appropriate data to develop and recommend appropriate actions.Assist with individual quarterly SMART Plans.Develop and approve sales and catering team annual goals, and review and revise the goals as needed midyear.Directly work with the corporate sales, marketing, and property catering teams to develop strategies for revenue management, public relations, advertising, and marketing/sales providers with responsibility for managing the plans set forth and approved.Develop and execute action plans against existing and new target accounts to achieve and exceed sales quotas within the assigned segment.Financial Management:Drive Top Line Revenue in all segments.Act as a steward of the hotel's annual Sales and Marketing travel and marketing budget.Work closely with the sales and catering team towards achievement of aggressive both quarterly and annual goals for production and consumption.Financial Acumen.Strong Reporting and Analytics.Knowledge of Hospitality Systems, Delphi.fdc.Managing your Teams:Ability to recruit, supervise, train and motivate multiple levels of managers.Ensure team members receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations and in accordance with company policy and/or local laws.Responsible for monitoring, measuring, and recognizing performance management of team members who directly report to the role and indirect reports.Support, comply and promote company initiatives, policies, and guidelines.Handle employee issues in a professional, thoughtful, and timely manner.Leading with Passion:Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments capable of influencing peer group to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture.Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company.Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.Inspire your teams to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards.Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay RangeBenefits:Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsUpon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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