QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking an experienced "Director of Sales" to our 5 star international hotel located in Ankara.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintain and promote a team work environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers,
- Works with sales managers to ensure understanding of sales strategy and effective implementation of this strategy for the segment,
- Works with management team to create and implement a sales plan addressing revenue, Guest satisfaction,
- Set example through professional, friendly attitude towards guests and co-workers, timely response to clients and co-workers needs and observance of sales office standard,
- Ensure hotel meets or exceeds budgeted goals,
- Assists with the development and implementation of promotions, both internal and external,
- Creating a focus on attracting new business,
- Attending and contributing to the monthly sales strategy meeting,
- Updating and owning the sales strategy & sales plan with the General Manager,
- Review and approves any special corporate negotiated rates,
- Leads on-property sales functions to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel's sales objectives,
- Participates in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business,
- Responsible for the training of sales managers and TMs,
- Evaluates and drives the hotel’s participation in the various sales channels,
- Monitors all day to day activities of direct reports,
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in BA, Tourism or Hospitality Management from a reputable university,
- At least 7 years experience in international five star hotels as DOS,
- Advanced knowledge of English,
- Excellent presentation and communication skills,
- Strong business acumen and business analysis skills,
- Sufficient knowledge in 5 star hotel operations,
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely,
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and Opera,
- Extroverted and enthusiastic personality.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate his/her team,
- High degree of endurance, agility and flexibility.