Assistant Director of Sales at Hersha Hospitality Management LP

OverviewOpportunity: Assistant Director of SalesWith anticipated growth in the Omaha region HHM Hotels is searching for an Assistant Director of Sales to support a strong leadership team. This role will develop and solicit new business from all markets with emphasis on Corporate Groups to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation for the hotel.Your Growth PathDirector of Sales Area Director of Sales Corporate Director of SalesYour FocusCoach and support associates ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Champion the solicitation efforts of corporate group sales.Assist in the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the sales department to include but not limited to the annual and monthly forecast marketing budget lead management system booking report star reports and sales meeting minutesParticipate in ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to new corporate clients.Manage your accounts ensuring pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.Assist in various departments participation in servicing accounts.Assist in the development of and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.Travel as needed to conduct outside calls promote the hotel and review competition.Represent hotel at trade shows as requested by the DOSM.Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program.Perform other duties as requested by management.Your Background and SkillsAssociate or bachelors degree in hospitality or related industry preferred.Previous experience is hotel sales required.HHM Benefits and PerksMedical Dental and Vision Health InsurancePaid Time Off401k Company MatchFree Basic Life InsuranceTravel DiscountsQuarterly Bonuses and IncentivesEmployee Assistance and Wellness ProgramProfessional DevelopmentWork Environment and ContextWork schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays and weekends.Required to sit for extended periods lift up to 10 pounds bend reach use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.Moderate travel between hotel and clients locations required.What We BelievePeople Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own ItAbout Us HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age religion disability veteran status genetic information citizenship status or any other group protected by law.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1