Director of Group Sales - Military Veterans
at Loews Hotels
Our urban oasis, situated at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, is your perfect base for moving and shaking, tinseltown-style. Loews Hollywood Hotel offers you movie-star magic and modern upscale amenities. Welcome to Style and Stature in the Hollywood Hills.
Purpose
This position is responsible for solicitation and management of an existing account base and new account development for major corporate and/or association group business. The person must have at least 5 years of sales experience in the specified market. The position maintains a booking goal of at least 25% of the hotels group room revenue budget and is one of the two largest revenue producers on the team. Position requires approximately 20% travel time, is creative and reflects the vision/style of Loews Hotels & Co.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Identify sources of group & individual reservation volume opportunities for the hotel and establish solicitation programs to maximize sales capture of identified opportunities
- Be responsible for and implement a sales action plan to develop designated market segments
- Develop active communications and close rapport with, Loews National Sales Office, Third parties and other sources of sales information and support
- Administer outbound sales programs to deliver qualified leads to other Loews Hotels
- Achieve personal sales goals as designated by the Director of Marketing
- Execute sales trips and attend trade shows beneficial to designated market segments as specified in the annual marketing plan
- Participate in key industry events and organizations that bring national and local exposure
- Provide reports of activities as requested by Director of Marketing
- Decisiveness
- Agility in multitasking
- Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
- Respect guidelines of confidentiality and code of ethics in all company areas. Represent Loews Hotels in a professional manner at all times.
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills oral and written
- Excellent networking, negotiation and presentation skills required.
- Able to work flexible hours to include client entertainment
- Must be a skilled leader, have strong organizational skills, and have thorough knowledge and understanding of hotel operations.
- Must be actively involved in key industry organizations and seen as a leader for the hotel
- New York City experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with group and transient markets
- Experience with business related to diplomatic visits, consulates and royalty from international markets.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to speak multiple languages is preferred.
- Outstanding presentation skills, both oral and written presentation
- Highly analytical, creative problem solver and strong leadership skills
- Experience with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office. Experience with Delphi and OPERA is a plus.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Education:
- College degree
Experience:
- Must have 7-10 years sales experience, with at least 5 years of experience in the national market. Experience in Hotel sales is required.
Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $88,000.00 to $110,000.00.
Los Angeles, CA
Loews Hotels & Co was founded in 1946 and continues to own and operate hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in New York City, hotel destinations include Annapolis, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Chicago O'Hare, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Minneapolis, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, and Tucson Loews Hotels & Co operates as a subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L). WHO WE ARE: We are a dedicated team focused on allowing our guests to flourish when they are with us. From our most senior of management, to our newest team members, we are all forged of the same hospitality DNA. That defining characteristic is a willingness and commitment to offer comfort, care, and everything in us to all who come through our doors. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members so they may grow and develop as individuals. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the communities in which we reside. At Loews Hotels & Co, we seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Loews Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.