Director of Sales and Marketing - Franchise

Education & Experience • At least 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience. • Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state. • Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients. • Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing • Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products • Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks • Strong organization and presentation skills • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession. • Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.