Director of Sales & Marketing (Santa Monica)

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Director of Sales & Marketing
Location: US - CA - Santa Monica
Date Posted: 08/23/13
Company Name: Confidential
Contact Type: Employer

Job Description:
Award-winning health and wellness Resort & Spa is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing to be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of revenue generation at the resorts to include direct sales, with a strong group background, adept in prospecting and acquiring new business. Must have some prior marketing experience and strategic outlook. Must have knowledge and experience in the health and wellness industry and revenue management either overseeing or working closely with revenue manager to maximize profit potential and further enhance the resort's image.

Who Will this Job Appeal To?
- People who can deliver a consistently high level of customer-satisfying products and services.
- People with strong four diamond operations background.
- Individuals who enjoy working at a property that develops people for promotion.
- Someone who wants to join a very progressive company.

Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Our core corporate values are Integrity, Individual Entrepreneurship, Partnership, Realism, and Service in the Health and Wellness industry, and we believe in a balanced system of Living, Learning and Leisure. These values are considered and applied in all aspects of our performance and relationships with others, and everything we do has our guests, employees and owners in mind.

Requirements:
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively with staff and management, analyze and resolve problems, use independent judgment, and deal successfully with the public. This position requires the capability to understand and take directions, and the usage of correct business language and office practices. Must be competent with current business software platforms and programs.

Must present knowledge of the hospitality industry and operations. Possess knowledge of budgetary processes, billing and purchasing, and employee relations. Must be able to effectively communicate to co-workers and owners/guests.

Scope of this Position
- In preparing for this position, candidate will ideally have five years progressive management experience in a 4-Star hotel or resort.
- Consistently exceed guest expectations related to service and delivery.
- This position reports to: President

Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.

Desirable:
- Sales and Marketing degree
- Desire to progress within the hospitality industry
- Prior experience as a Director of Sales and Marketing
- Prior experience in a luxury resort

Technical Requirements:
- Establish profitable and cost effective sales programs.
- Maintain sales awareness throughout property.
- Consistently monitor results towards goals.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitor competition.

Leadership Requirements:
- Ability to conceptualize the mission.
- Provide leadership to position the property to achieve the mission.
- Communicate the goals and objectives and inspire employees to achieve those goals.
- Develop and implement sales and media plans.

Managerial Skills:
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
- Experience making presentations in front of groups.
- Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
- Demonstrate team building experience.
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
- Build morale and spirit.
- Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
- Mentor and inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.

Business Skills:
- Strong technical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of computers.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Exceptional detail in follow-up.
- Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
- Assume responsibility/accountability.
- Ability to create, develop, and make formal presentations using audio/visual aids.
- Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
- Think creatively.
- Forecasting skills.
- Solid skills selling and negotiating programs/projects.
- Consistently call on new customers and develop new business.
- Involved with local community to develop business.
- Juggle and balance needs of company and owner.

Educational Requirements:
- BA/BS 4-5 year degree or foreign equivalency preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

Additional Details
Job Available: Immediately
Commission Plan: Yes
Work Permit Needed: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Other: Comprehensive benefits package
Accommodation: No
Management Position: Yes
Entry Level Position: No
Industry Categories: Hotel/Resort
Position Categories: Sales
Location: Santa MonicaCompensation: DOE - Up to $75,000 + commissionPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 4021911888

Posted: 2013-08-23, 6:37PM PDT

Updated: 2013-08-23, 6:37PM PDT

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