Agate Beach Inn is currently seeking a Director of Sales to join our team.
bout Agate Beach Inn
The Agate Beach Inn is Newport's premier oceanfront full-service hotel, offering 148 guest rooms, Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge, and over 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Our conference center hosts corporate, association, government, SMERF, and social events from across the Pacific Northwest, creating exciting opportunities for a driven sales professional to grow market share and build lasting client relationships. We combine the resources of a nationally recognized brand with the flexibility and culture of a locally empowered team.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated sales professional to develop new group and event business for the hotel. This role focuses on prospecting, building client relationships, and converting opportunities into booked room nights, meetings, and events.
Benefits:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation and Sick Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Hotel Discounts for you, your friends and family
- Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals
- Compensation:
Responsibilities
- Anticipates guests' needs and responds appropriately to complaints within the hotel policy
- Maximizes room revenue and occupancy by developing and implementing effective sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue generation
- Adjusts strategy based on competitive market and market segment knowledge
- Responsible for continuously improving the Smith Travel REVPAR Index and achieving top market share results.
- Focus on new market conditions and impact
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school OR 3-5 years related experience
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.