Market Sales Director - Common Oaks Lodging

Description
Are you a Michigan market specialist? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in an emerging market? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

We are seeking someone who is a self-starter with excellent sales knowledge of the greater Detroit market. Additional experience in Lansing and/or Grand Rapids would be ideal.

What is Woodspring Suites?

WE KEEP IT REASONABLE

We've got a great reputation for giving our guests just what they need at a phenomenal price. This means you only pay for the things that matter most to you-not the

things that don't.

It means free wi-fi, a super clean environment, good rooms where you can relax or be productive, and a well-designed kitchen so you can comfortably cook and eat in your room. In fact, the whole experience lets you be you. It's down-to-earth, laid-back and friendly. And affordable-with better rates for longer stays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the properties, develop professional long-term business relationships.

Excellent time management, self-management and self-motivation. Must be able to fill schedule with continuous stream of customer contacts on property, on location or via the telephone and internet.

Develop new business through obtaining accounts from competition, lateral development of existing accounts and contacting new customers in the market. The solicitation of new and saturation of existing business should be through a combination of appointments, telemarketing, site tours, constistent prospecting and networking.

Maintain close relations with the major accounts tourism and business associations, and community leaders to develop positive rapport and ensure repeat business. This can be done by direct sales, tours, telephone calls, correspondence and entertainment.

Prepare weekly sales and productivity reports communicating customer contacts/opportunities for the week.

Work closely with Revenue Manager to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the hotels.

Ensure property follow up and communicate customer needs and profiles so seamless handoff can occur.

Attend, participate in and contribute to all Sales Strategy and Sales Team meetings.

Attend any brand required training as well as other meetings requested by the VP Sales & Marketing
Qualifications
3-5 years progressive hotel sales experience. Extended stay experience preferred.