Director of Sales Leisure

PositionImplement a successful solicitation strategy to targeted guests in order to meet and/or exceed revenue goals.Direct all sales activities to meet revenue goals and ensure of implementing standards in all related tasks assigned to in addition to achieving team work goals and increase employees satisfaction index with clear development plan for each and every one in the teamEssential FunctionsMonitor and oversee the sales colleagues on a day-to-day basis monitoring sales action plans on a regular basisEnsure all customers requirements are determined and met. Actively promote an awareness of the customers requirements throughout the organization.Management of the top producing accounts within the segment ensuring that client visitations and entertainment target are met focusing on high end suite business.Ensure that all relevant systems are updated with the client information production and sales activities.Achieve and or exceed the monthly/quarterly and annually established sales targets.Continually evaluate the respective markets and their needs comparing them with existing products and services.Continually review the actual production of each account against the potential for that account. Continually review and upgrade the client base.Ensure measurable quality objectives are established and actively participate in review of these objectives (monthly/quarterly and annually).To manage the daily sales activities of the people in the team:Set the financial and non-financial objectives for each member of the team and work with them to ensure these objectives are met.Ensure that all new team members are properly oriented in the strategy and positioning of the Raffles brand and able to articulate this positioning in the marketplaceManage performance of team members identify gap in skills necessary to perform their duties and recommend programmes to meet the skills requirements of the team.Provide constant coaching counselling and discipline to colleagues to ensure that their capability to meet the needs of the customer and hotel.Determine the necessary competence for colleagues and provide the relevant training or other actions to satisfy these needsEnsure all sales people maintain a personal up-to-date knowledge on all Raffles product and service offerings including addition to be familiar with the products services rates new developments of our key competitors and an awareness of general industry trends.Monitor all Leisure incentive programs ensuring that all departments are fully briefed and aware of their roles and responsibilities with these programs.Utilize the marketing plan in order to uncover new and potential business.Create and implement packages and promotions for periods of low occupancyEnsure accuracy for forecasting of revenues with most updated information.Participate in daily/weekly Revenue meeting sales strategy meeting pre-convention meetingsTo oversee general department operationsMaintain accurate management status reporting on business results and associated action planning.Ensure department operational budget is adhered to including effective cost control and procedures for approval of expenditureParticipate in client familiarization trips site inspections sales trips and roadshows as required to meet the sales targets of the hotel.Liaise effectively with all operational colleagues providing support and information to ensure accurate delivery of our promiseRecommend to the DOSM necessary sales action plans or procedure revisions to increase production of the various market segments.Assist the DOSM with the production of the annual Sales & Marketing Plans hotel budgets along with the departmental performance plan in line with the team individual targets.Advise the DOSM regarding sales progress and booking trends in the respective market segments.QualificationsThe individual must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities:Must be able to speak read write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.Requires good communication skills both verbal and written.Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision.Must possess basic computational ability.Knowledge of computer accounting programs math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.Extensive knowledge of sales skills and revenue managementAbility to assess/evaluate employees performance fairly.Ability to recruit supervises train and motivate multiple levels of managers.Knowledge of hotel and competitive market.Ability to analyze data and establish appropriate action plans.Thorough knowledge of federal state and local laws governing equal employment