Director of Sales

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the planning and management of the overall sales of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy, maximizing revenue, and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reporting, annual goals, sales budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required

• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals

• Work with Finance and team in preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts

• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department

Sales:

• Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities

• Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel

• Survey, review and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence

• Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies.

• Actively participates in sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings

• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary

• Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team

• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism

• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business

• Conduct monthly departmental meetings

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

6 working days or 48 hours

100% salary of probation contract with monthly service charge

Free accommodation at nice and modern staff house

Uniforms and duty meals provided by hotel

Social – Health insurance per labor code

Employee of the month/ Year award/ Birthday celebration/ Year End Party

Special discount with Accor properties

Career development opportunities at the international hotel group

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable hospitality school

• Minimum 5 years of Sales management experience or at least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven records

• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of global markets and business acumen

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication and customer contact skills

• Results and service oriented with an eye for details

• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations

• A team player & builder

• A motivator & self-starter

• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Cat Co III Beach, Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai Dist.

Hai Phong, 180000, Vietnam

T: (+84) 225 388 7360

M: (+84) 379 939 978