Director of Sales & Marketing | The Bethesdan Hotel

The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is seeking an accomplished Director of Sales & Marketing. The Bethesdan is a unique hotel that features 270 well-appointed guest rooms and 15,000 square feet of event spaces. Centrally located in Bethesda, MD, the Bethesdan Hotel is part of a vibrant and welcoming community surrounded by charming neighborhoods, business innovators, walkable shops and great places to eat and drink. This is a great opportunity for a proven Sales Leader familiar with the Bethesda/Washington DC market.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive annual salary of $125,000 - $130,000 with bonus eligible based on achieving set goals
• An exceptional and comprehensive benefit plan for you and eligible family members to include Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection and Commuter Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Hotel discounts at Hilton Hotels globally and Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Daily Team Member Meals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel.
• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Ensure training programs are conducted regularly and Crescent standards of performance are met. Give guidance and counsel staff toward improvement.
• Compile and/or direct 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 minutes
• Coordinate 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
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Internally promote Crescent programs.
• Meet with and entertain clients some of which will require travel.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to the staff.
• Initiate preparation of computerized annual Sales & Marketing Plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
• Organize and/or attend scheduled Sales Department and related meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 5+ years of hotel senior sales experience is required.
• Knowledge of travel industry, local market trends and economic factors are required.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal and experience with building and delivering presentations to clients and owner groups.
• Proven prospecting, sales and closing skills.
• Hilton and Delphi experience are highly preferred.