Director of Sales - Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center Valdosta

Williams Hotel Group is looking for a uniquely qualified sales leader to be our Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center in Valdosta, GA.  

Here's what we have to offer you:

• Fun place to work
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Hotel Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Opportunity for Growth and Career Advancement

What makes Williams Hotel Group a great place to work? It’s our people. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to developing and empowering our people, providing a stable, safe and enjoyable work environment for everyone to achieve their greatest potential. And our culture proves it.

Fundamental Responsibilities

• In this role, you'll go above and beyond to win business, surprise guests with exceptional service, and lead a team to success
• Proactive solicitation of new business to achieve revenue goals
• Sell meeting space, food & beverage, and sleeping rooms. Ensure successful execution of the team's monthly action plans
• Target accounts, markets, or segments with proactive solicitation and account saturation
• Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines. Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders
• Ensure customers and clients are delighted
• Set sales strategies to achieve overall property goals for both rate and occupancy
• Work closely with the hotel and sales teams to capture group business in all segments including corporate, SMERF, and transient business
• Participate in local networking organizations, community, and industry events while representing the company in a professional manner
• Meet monthly revenue goals for both room and catering sales
• Strive for consistent improvement in Guest Satisfaction scores
• Maintaining existing accounts and developing future business. 
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with officials and representatives of local community groups, companies, and trade organizations
• Assume a leadership role within the hotel executive team, including serving as Manager on Duty during the absence of the General Manager.
• Report directly to the General Manager
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the hotel's needs

• Prior experience in sales is preferred 
• Previous experience in a hotel environment is preferred 
• Must be a personable and outgoing individual 
• Hardworking and flexible, with a preference for roles beyond a standard 9-5 schedule 
• A motivated team player committed to enhancing our organizational culture by taking ownership and providing exceptional guest experiences