Director of Sales and Marketing

The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) is a dynamic leader who will provide strategic direction to the Sales and Marketing Team to ensure the achievement of both short and long-term financial goals for Elevation Convening Center and Hotel. • Participates in bi-weekly meetings with the IH Partners to provide updates on critical action items, pace, and goal achievement • Manages department's financials and approves expenditures as needed • Collaborates with 3rd party PR and Digital Marketing agencies to drive results and achieve agreed-upon KPIs • Ability to access, understand, and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system • Works with fellow Executive Committee members in the preparation of the marketing, advertising, sales plans, programs, and annual budget; manages within approved plans and budgets • Develops rates and group sales deployment strategies through a review of competitive data, demand analysis, and mix management • Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomatically with internal and external customers and staff in all situations • Develops awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community • Directs and manages all group, transient, and banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel • Prepares, implements, and compiles data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts, and other reports as directed/required • Must have knowledge of various Sales and Marketing tools and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Required Skills & Abilities: • Extensive experience in both the group and transient markets including strong relationships with both luxury leisure accounts/agencies and key corporate travel managers • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all elements of marketing • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and strengths in innovation, creativity, and results-orientation • Proven Leadership skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate the team to maximize sales production and effectively execute marketing campaigns • Ability to meet and exceed financial goals while maintaining the highest level of service standards • Ability to think logically and make decisions. • Ability to accept full responsibility for managing an activity. • 5 or more years experience in sales and marketing or related professional areas and a minimum of three years experience in a leadership role.