Providence Hospitality Partners is based in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2002. We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.
SUMMARY: The Director of Sales manages and expands business relationships with targeted prospects and large clients; Develops and implements strategy, sales plan, and forecasts for overall business development, sales, and account management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Generates and develops new business to meet specified goals
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Maintains and nurtures new and existing client relationships
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Manages consistent growth within particular client base
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Makes and develops contacts with selected staffing clients and strategic partners
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Develops customer relations including but not limited to sales leads, research, cold calling, qualifying leads, developing leads, and customer service.
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Maintains and develops client relations for new and larger established existing customers, assuring all existing customers are contacted regularly to ensure customer satisfaction and develop need-based marketing relations
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Develops and implements a sales action plan with objectives and strategies to increase revenue and aggressively acquire new accounts
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Seeks and creates opportunities to expand business with current clients’ identifies further business needs and develops and presents solutions
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Grows existing accounts and prospective clients to full potential and generates maximum revenue on a long-term basis
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Attends conventions, conferences, and trade shows as needed; prepares post-event reports and analysis
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Regularly interacts with executives of major and prospective clients
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Analyzes existing and anticipated client needs and promote company services to fill such requirements
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Manages the preparation and implementation of sales and business development plans, sales forecasts and strategies
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Formulates the overall objectives and strategy to develop a high-value relationship within all targeted areas of the accounts
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Understands prospective client’s culture, product portfolio, competitive position, financial state, investment plan, organization structure and key decision makers
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Functions as liaison between client companies and operations staff
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Performs other related duties as assigned by management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Directly supervises employees within the department(s)
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Indirectly supervises employees within the department(s)
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Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
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Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to create sales results in a complex sales environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proven leadership and business acumen skills
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Well-developed negotiation, project and account management skills
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Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization
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Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
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Commitment to excellence and high standards
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Ability to work with all levels of management
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
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Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
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Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
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Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills
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Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in related field or equivalent
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Four to six years sales management experience or equivalent
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
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Visionary Leadership-Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
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Change Management—Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
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Leadership-Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
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Managing People-Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
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Business Acumen-Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
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Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
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Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
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Strategic Thinking-Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
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Innovation-Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand and walk
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Frequently required to sit
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Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment and/or use a keyboard
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Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
SALARY: $60,000-60,100.59/yr
BENEFITS:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
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401(k) with Company match
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Paid Time Off and State required sick pay (as applicable)
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8 Paid Holidays
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Hotel discounts by brand
