Director of Sales

Waterford Hotel Group
  • Newton, MA
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

    Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!

    At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

    Director of Sales

    Four Points by Sheraton Newton | Newton, MA

    Are you a driven hospitality sales professional who loves building relationships, growing business, and making an impact?

    Four Points by Sheraton Newton is looking for an experienced and motivated Director of Sales to lead the hotel’s sales efforts and drive revenue across key market segments. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on sales leader who knows how to uncover new business, build lasting client relationships, and partner with hotel leadership to achieve results.

    As Director of Sales, you will take ownership of the hotel’s sales strategy, identify new revenue opportunities, strengthen existing accounts, and serve as a key member of the hotel’s leadership team.

    And yes, we offer FREE onsite parking! No circling the block, feeding a meter, or adding another expense to your commute.

    What You’ll Do
    • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed hotel revenue goals
    • Proactively identify, solicit, and secure new business across key market segments
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
    • Achieve individual booking goals as well as business transient and extended-stay targets
    • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and local demand generators to identify new opportunities
    • Partner closely with Revenue Management and hotel leadership on pricing, positioning, and revenue strategy
    • Conduct sales calls, site tours, presentations, networking, and community outreach
    • Prepare proposals, contracts, correspondence, and other sales-related materials
    • Develop and execute creative promotions and sales initiatives to drive awareness and revenue
    • Maintain a strong understanding of the Newton and Greater Boston market
    • Represent the hotel and Waterford Hotel Group with professionalism, energy, and a strong commitment to exceptional service
    What We’re Looking For

    We’re looking for a motivated sales professional who is comfortable taking initiative, developing new business, and turning relationships into results. The ideal candidate is organized, engaging, competitive, and excited about being an active presence in the local market.

    • Previous hotel sales experience strongly preferred
    • Prior Director of Sales or hotel sales leadership experience preferred
    • Proven ability to prospect, generate leads, negotiate, and close business
    • Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
    • Knowledge of the Newton/Greater Boston market is a plus
    • Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
    • Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening
    Benefits

    Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

    We value the health and wellness of you and your family.  Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage.  Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

    We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.  

    Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment.  We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates.  If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

    EXCITING EXTRAS

    On Demand Pay- Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

    Pet Insurance- We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

    401k Plan- Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

    Hotel Discounts- It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

    Shoes for Crews- All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

    For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

    EOE/M/F/D/V

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNewton, MA

    Skills

    • Administrative Managementunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Contract Creationunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Hospitality Revenueunmatched
    • Lead Generationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Segmentationunmatched
    • Market Trackingunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Revenue Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Promotionsunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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