Full-Time Director of Sales (1 Position)
Job Description
Job Gym is happy to support the Holiday Inn Express & Suites to recruit candidates for their brand new property in Welland!
POSITION AVAILABLE: Sales Manager; Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Welland, ON
What’s your passion? Whether you’re into cycling, wineries, golf, binge watching “Friends” or sampling your way through the Niagara Food Trail, at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Welland , Ontario and JBT Hospitality INC, we’re interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Opening in June 2021, with its central location and convenient access to Youngs Sports Centre and area businesses and all of Niagara’s attractions, pet friendly, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Welland offers everything you need and nothing you don’t. Spacious, modern guestrooms and suites are well equipped with mini-fridge and microwave. Fuel your day right with breakfast proteins and cereals, with a wide choice of healthy options, unless you’re in vacation mode. Wi-Fi is included so you can work online, connect with friends or family back home, or just enjoy your favourite cat videos. Keep you pace with a fully equipped Fitness Centre and indoor pool. 24-hour Business Centre and Suite Shop, plus stylish meeting spaces make the hotel the obvious choice when GPS is set for Welland.
To learn more about us, please visit us at www.hiexpress.com/wellandon
POSTION OVERVIEW
In this important role, you will lead the effort to solicit and grow Individual Business Travel commitments from local, national and international corporations and Group commitments from Sporting, Education, Fraternal, Entertainment and Association organizations through a variety of different sales and marketing techniques that include organizing and executing personal sales calls, participating in brand-sponsored trade shows and communicating directly with guests and travel influencers via email, phone calls, receptions, etc.
Your efforts will make a significant contribution to the achievement of budgeted guest room revenue by committing the hotel’s product and services within agreed pricing and service parameters. You’re at the top of your game and bring polished professionalism to work every day, as evidenced by maintaining a highly organized office with up-to-date records covering client communication, commitments and results tracking.
You are a high achiever, driven by results with strong business acumen, and an ability to develop creative solutions in a fast-paced business environment. You thrive in a team environment and are willing to step in to assist any team member if and when required. A great benefit of this role is joining one of the world’s largest and most respected hotel brands, InterContinental Hotels Group – #greathotelsguestslove
If this sounds like you, come join our dynamic sales team. At Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Welland and JBT Hospitality Group, we want to employ people that can be themselves, are passionate about winning and willing to consistently strive to build a highly rewarding career. they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.
QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates must have a minimum 2+years’ experience in a sales and marketing management role, with demonstrated communication skills and the ability to multi-task with strict deadlines. High proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook required, along with savvy online & social media skills. Specific background within the Hospitality Industry and Proficiency with Opera PMS are strong assets. This role requires that you must be able to travel to attend workshops, trade shows, brand meetings, etc. You may be required at times to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as required. In return we’ll give you a competitive package. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself. Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to our award winning hotel and JBT Hospitality INC.
How to Apply
APPLICATION DETAILS We’re growing rapidly and opportunities abound for great people! Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume and cover letter to Job Gym at work3@jhs-niagara.ca Please quote the job title in the subject line of your email. If you have questions about this opportunity or need help applying, please contact Job Gym and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. Welland: 905-732-7655 Fort Erie: 905-871-3932 St. Catharines: 905-682-83721470 total views, 1 today
