The sheltered, winding streets of the Financial District have more Old-World charm than the rest of the city put together. Come lead our sales TEAM!
Director of Sales
Full-Time
The Wall Street Hotel seeks an outstanding Director of Sales . It is the mission and intent of this position that the incumbent will keep the guest’s perspective in mind at all times and carry out the mission of the Sales & Marketing Department.
The position is responsible for:
- The strategic direction and operation of the Sales, Revenue Management, Reservation, E-Commerce, Social and Marketing Departments.
- Formulating an annual Marketing Plan. The plan should incorporate clear and specific action plans for all departments.
- Responsible for achieving the hotels total Room revenues as laid out in the Marketing Plan.
- Achieving the hotel room yield, average rate and occupancy targets, as laid out in the marketing plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Together with the General Manager establish and implement a strategic rate structure for all market segments.
- Together with the Director of Revenue Management apply a Yield Management System to achieve the Hotel budget goals.
- Accountable for controlling the Marketing and Social Budget to the agreed annual level.
- Responsible for the Hotels overall Rooms availability. Through the Director of Revenue Management, ensure that inventory controls are applied.
- Direct the hotel's sales activities and ensure that the Sales Team meets their goals as laid out in the annual Marketing Plan.
- Establish and maintain effective employee working relations both within the department and with other departments.
- Attend selected trade and travel functions, i.e. trade shows and local Hotel and Tourist Association meetings to promote sales and image for the hotel.
- Plan and where appropriate, execute sales trips to major market areas and report new potential market areas that should be covered.
- Direct the Marketing Manager and ensure maximum returns in various platforms - digital marketing, social media, influencers and public relations events activations.
- Continually analyze and review local and international market changes. Together with the General Manager agree programs that may be executed to address these changes. Where appropriate these programs should be implemented through the Sales & Marketing team.
- Maintain close relationships with all key decision-makers both in local and international markets.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager.
Salary range $200-215K
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years in the hotel industry
- Luxury Market experience
- Luxury Boutique Lifestyle experience
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of Corporate markets
- Knowledge of Leisure markets
- Knowledge of travel agent sales
- Digital Marketing
- Experience in handling of Global Sales Representations
- Experience in handling Public Relations & Communications Agencies
- Social Media
- Experience in Hotel Opening or Independent Hotel Brand (optional)
Posted September 23, 2024
The Wall Street Hotel
We want to light up Wall Street.
The sheltered, winding streets of the Financial District have more Old-World charm than the rest of the city put together. But while the district’s rediscovery has produced chic odds and ends, it needs a center—heart-pumping, smart, and stylish cultural life not just through its own halls but beyond, unifying the neighborhood with an impeccably modern, gracious approach to service and hospitality.
We Have Arrived
Our approach to design throughout the hotel aims to answer a simple question—would you live here? With that ethic in mind, we invite guests into spaces that are textured, warm and robust. Our guest rooms range from elegant overnighters to spacious suites, each offering access to our concierge services, gym, complimentary shoeshine, and in-room dining. Explore our options and make your reservation early with the offers below.
From Coffee to Cocktails
Offering a variety of dining and drinking options throughout the property, The Wall Street Hotel caters to parties of all sizes and all occasions. Whether it's in the top of the floor ballroom event space experience or a secret dinner party tucked away in the dining room, the possibilities are endless. Explore our lobby lounge & bar, restaurant, and top floor lounge, bar, & terrace.
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With over 6,500 square feet of flexible space, The Wall Street Hotel is the perfect venue for your event, Whether it’s work, play, or something in between, our unique event and meeting spaces vary in size and style and can be adapted to best fit your specific needs. Further, customize your experience with catering and event-planning services available through our concierge.