Homewood Suites Director of Sales - Franchise

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

· Knowledge of the hotel sales process includes lead generation, solicitation, negotiation, and closing techniques.

· Ability to read the English language to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, proposals, general correspondence, and similar written materials.

· Advanced English language writing skills for formulating proposals, memos, and general correspondence.

· Ability to speak English to communicate with customers and hotel team members effectively.

· Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 21 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED.

4-year college degree preferred.

2 years hotel experience in hospitality sales, conference planning, or convention skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Standing-30% /Walking-30% /Sitting-40%.

· Some light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs.

· Exposure to VDT's/CT from the computer screen.

· Office/Hotel setting; Shift work; Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime

· On 24-hour emergency call.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists the primary duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.

This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible for compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.