Dual Director of Sales
RHW HOTELS

Kansas City Airport

RHW Management, Inc., a national hotel management company with hotels located in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to be part of a dynamic team at our TownePlace Suites / Fairfield Inn by Marriott located in at the Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, MO. As a Dual Director of Sales, you will lead the sales effort in hotels room sales, small boardroom and be the driving force for business and leisure segment bookings. You will assist in developing marketing strategies and work with revenue management on a sales strategy to maximize revenue.

RHW Management, Inc. is made up of creative professionals who are committed to helping our business grow and providing excellent service to our guests through integrity, commitment, and leadership. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated history of similar operational values.
We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Director of Sales capacity. Preferred candidates will have experience as Director of Sales of a Hampton or Hilton product and possess a high level of sales acumen. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are required, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office products and hospitality software. You will be the foundation of and model for a fun, positive, and optimistic leadership team focused on maximizing hotel revenue.

RHW Management, Inc. offers a competitive total compensation package including health benefits, 401k, Paid Vacation and more. Interested candidates please upload your resume outlining your background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market and sell the hotel and amenities
Create marketing plans, quarterly and annually
Hire / Train / Coach / Counsel / Terminate sales staff
Represent hotel at designated functions
Participate in local chamber of commerce and visitors bureau events
Participate in local Lodging Association
Organize client events
Operate department within RHW Budgetary guidelines
Ensure that sales staff has the supplies needed to sell the hotel
Develop and design the advertising for the hotel
Meet with clients and companies on a regular basis to ensure account saturation
Maintain a good working relationship with competitor hotels
Maintain all sales files in an orderly and usable manner
Approve all negotiation strategies before being submitted to GM for finalization
Available to work on call and accessible via cell phone/radio at all times unless otherwise excused.

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, particularly a degree in Hospitality Management

Work Experience

At least one year experience in a hotel or similar field as a Director of Sales.

Technical Skills

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Business correspondence writing skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to assist with pushing and pulling of large or awkward objects
Must be able to stand for up to 6-8 hours daily
Must be capable of standing, kneeling, squatting, bending and sitting repeatedly
May spend extended periods of time on the computer and/or phone
Must lift up to 40 pounds alone
Must be able to stand on or climb ladders and stepstools
Must be able to get in and out of cars frequently

Other Qualifications

Pleasant demeanor
Maintain a professional image at all times
Customer Service driven
Strong work ethic
Strives for customer satisfaction
Product knowledge
Competitiveness

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