Director of Sales and Marketing

Solicits, develops, maintains, and negotiates business from new and existing accounts to achieve defined goals and targets.

The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring that all sales goals and strategies are achieved for the assigned Market Segments. Also, ensuring a seamless transition from the point of booking the business to the point of execution in order to ensure clients' expectations are exceeded.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have previous experience in Sales and preferably in Hospitality Sales
• Proactively solicit and qualify existing and new business to achieve personal and hotel revenue goals
• Prepare sales reports and quarterly action plans and attend regular sales meetings
• Self-motivated, decisive, responsible and driven to achieve goals
• Promptly send proposals, contracts and other sales correspondence
• Accurately confirm all bookings, quotes and negotiate rates while adhering to hotel rate structure, credit policies and general hotel policies and procedures
• Maintain an up -to-date accurate client file, database and tracking system
• Must have the flexibility to travel for work purposes, including the potential for overnight stays for trade shows and events
• A diploma or degree in Business or Sales & Marketing is preferred
• A valid driver's license is required for traveling purposes
• Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional oral and written communication skills Strong computer skills and experience with OPERA
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

*We are committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier free employment. This Hotel has an Accommodation Policy in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply or to participate in an interview process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. Job Description:

Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites- Toronto Airport West is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing Manager . The Director of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for leading the sales team and will also be responsible for developing and executing the company's sales strategy. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales, a strong understanding of the Hospitality industry, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

··Develop and maintain relationships with Clients

·Work with Clients to understand their needs and provide solutions

·Manage the sales process from start to finish including closing deals, generating leads, market research, product knowledge, pricing, inventory management, lead generation, customer service, etc.

·Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners

Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

·Must have a passion for salesMust be able to work well in a team environment Must have strong communication skills · Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment · Must have strong leadership skills · Must have strong time management skills · Must be willing to learn new software applications (i.e., Opera PMS) ·Must be willing to travel within Mississauga, ON ·Must have a valid driver's license

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L4W 3Z1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Hotel sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person