Director of Sales
Chicago, IL, United States
Fairmont Director of Sales Chicago , Illinois Apply Now Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.
Job Description
Direct and manage all sales activities to maximize revenue potential for Group, Business and Leisure Travel business.
Manage a team of sales managers and coordinators.
Oversee daily Business Review meeting, sales meetings, training and other sales related meetings as required.
Review all group contracts for turnover to Event Services.
Carry an individual goal as part of the team
Oversee/manage the process of::
Monthly, quarterly, annual goal-setting
Sales funnel review
90-day and annual employment reviews for direct reports
On boarding and training plans for new sales team members
Monthly group review with Revenue Management / DOSM
Any reporting required for hotel / ownership meetings
Contribute to the process of:
Monthly forecasting, group revenues
Annual marketing plan
Action plan review with DOSM
Projects and additional areas of focus in collaboration with DOSM.
Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers.
Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings.
Maintain knowledge of market, competition and customers.
Deputize for the Director of Sales & Marketing in their absence
Qualifications
University/College degree and/or experience in a related discipline preferred\
years’ experience as a Group Sales Manager in a similar sized luxury hotel with experience in leading a team
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to articulate the strengths of the hotel and match with the needs of the customer
Guest focused with a passion for service excellence
Works well under pressure in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
Strategic mind looking to advance the hotel’s revenue targets
Analytical and detail orientated
Ability to multi-task
Strong selling skills to include negotiation and the closing process
Knowledge of Opera or Property Manager, Microsoft Office and Windows XP preferred
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
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