DIRECTOR OF SALES | PALISOCIETY SAN DIEGO LOCATION OPENING IN 2023!

WE OFFER:

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, LTD, & AD&D Insurance
• Employee discounts at our Hotels and Restaurants nationwide
• Vacation plan
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Dynamic and growing company

POSITION PROFILE:

The Director of Sales for Palisociety at the new San Diego hotel coming in 2023 will be responsible for the day-to-day sales, guest room reservations requests, and the boots on the ground for revenue management, with a focus on building long term, repeat and value-based customer relationships that enable the achievement of sales objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct Sales:

Develop appointment-oriented sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by departmental budget and marketing plan.

New Account Development/Key Account Management:

• Capture competitor's accounts through networking & research to be able to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.
• Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing.
• Individual creativity and innovation.
• Maximize current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer room night and revenue growth.

Customer Service:

• Develop strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Develop customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.

Communication:

Exhibit a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.

Reporting:

• Achieves activity goals as established by management and completes all reports and assignments in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Prepares sales metrics reports documenting sales calls, outlining opportunities, and identifying new bookings.

Community & Travel:

Actively participate in community and industry organizations and travel where needed for client appointments or trade shows to benefit the collection’s exposure to the community and bottom line. As necessary, attend out-of-town conventions to generate business.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Skills/Knowledge Required:

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  Must possess a positive attitude and be service oriented.
• Must possess strong hospitality business acumen.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, analytical, and managerial organizational skills.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment.
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Perform job junctions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Be hands-on, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word); ability to adapt to new technology and systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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  This position often requires sitting and using hands and fingers to operate a computer or phone; requires ability to talk and hear, communicating clearly through phone and internet meetings.
• Position frequently requires standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, and occasionally climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• The vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with corporate business in the creative fields (fashion, design, etc.) that include individual business travel and small groups.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Lifting between 5 to 20 pounds is sometimes required.

ABOUT PALISOCIETY:

Founded in Los Angeles by CEO Avi Brosh in 1998, Palisociety is a hospitality company that operates a collection of one-of–a-kind, neighborhood-centric hotels and restaurants across the country under four distinct monikers: Palihouse, Palihotel, and ARRIVE by Palisociety, and the Independent Collection. Palisociety is a family business, and we strive to connect guests and employees with a sense of place and belonging. We do this by prioritizing community, stylish comfort, and a hands-on creative approach to every unapologetically eclectic detail.

Palisociety properties are regularly featured on the Conde´ Nast Traveler’s Hot List, and Travel + Leisure IT List, to name few, and the Palisociety Dining Group has received accolades from the James Beard association and Food & Wine Magazine. We are always looking for spirited, innovative, and hardworking people to join our team. Come be a part of the family!

For more information, visit www.palisociety.com or follow @palisociety

For more information, visit www.arrivehotels.com or follow @arrivehotels