Job Description

We're searching for a motivated team player with outstanding business skills to be the next director of sales and marketing at our busy hotel. You'll be in charge of developing a revenue management strategy to maximize profitability for everyday sales in areas such as rooms, dining, catering, and events.
This dynamic leader is the voice of our brand and manages the marketing budget to enable the development of property-specific campaigns, promotions, and collateral to generate revenue and meet property targets. If you have 5 years or more experience in sales and marketing, enjoy taking on new challenges, and love meeting new people, please apply today!
Responsibilities:

• Generate new business while also increasing customer loyalty by cultivating long-term relations with patrons
• Hire, train, and motivate your team to provide better customer service to your clients
• Produce accurate sales reports that include marketing budgets, current market share, direct sales, and outline marketing strategies
• Utilize marketing campaigns, telemarketing, e-commerce, site visits, and other techniques to continuously seek new business
• Meet sales team goals and yearly sales targets, develop and implement short and long-term marketing strategies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree preferably in marketing or hospitality
• Prior sales and marketing experience of 5+ years, including some in a sales management role, is required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Thorough knowledge of marketing strategies and best practices for a sales department

About Company:
GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the enterprising spirit with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.
At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.

Skills Required