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Director of Sales and Marketing

The St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle Georgetown

2033 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

155 Room Hotel
Géré par HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $130,000 to $140,000 per year, Temps plein

Opportunity:  Director of Sales & Marketing

The St. Gregory Hotel, a premier independent property in HHM Hotels's Echelon Divison, is searching for a dynamic Director of Sales and Marketing to join our team. We are looking for a sales leader with proven expertise in the DC market and a passion for lifestyle hotels. This role calls for a forward-thinking professional who can drive revenue through innovative strategies, cultivate strong client relationships, and foster a motivated, high-performing sales team.

Your Growth

Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales – Corporate Director of Sales – VP of Sales

Your Focuses

  • Develop a strong Ecommerce presence managing internet market and social media opportunities and relationships.
  • Work in partnership with the Director of Revenue Management to develop, communicate and implement sales strategies, mix of business, channel management, and pricing strategies.
  • Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
  • Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
  • Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
  • Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
  • Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
  • Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
  • Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
  • Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
  • Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
  • Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry and personal development. Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel and review competition.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
  • Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
  • Public relations and community marketing experience required.
  • Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.

HHM Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
  • Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
  • Moderate travel between hotel and client’s locations required.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

The compensation range for this role is $130,000.00-$140,000.00 and the determined salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience within the hospitality industry.

Publié Le 13 Novembre 2024

The St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle Georgetown

Our Hotel

Blending thoughtful design and intuitive service, The St. Gregory Hotel excels at immersing guests in the rich culture of Washington, D.C. The lobby functions as a sophisticated lounge for guests to mingle and unwind. A dual-sided glass fireplace serves as the main focal point and is surrounded by mid-century modern seating with luxe marble, velvet, and metallic finishes. These refined materials are also used throughout the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and wine bar.

The hotel rooms and suites provide guests the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate keeping the highly stylized design that echoes throughout, but with a calmer more subdued palette. The hotel’s penthouse floor creates an additional deluxe experience with balconied suites and cultured comforts, such as wet bars with elevated cocktail and coffee options.

Located in D.C.’s Dupont Circle, this boutique hotel occupies the coveted location at the intersection of the West End and Georgetown neighborhoods, providing unbeatable access to the capital city’s cultural and historic attractions. Whether for business or pleasure, the timeless decor and curated services make The St. Gregory a perfect locale for the modern-day traveler.

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