Corporate Manager of Hotel Sales & Marketing - Full-time / Part-time

Req ID: 29841

BASIC PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the Corporate Manager of Hotel Sales & Marketing is directing the sales and marketingefforts for all Hotels operated by Love′s Hospitality. Additionally, the position will provide direction to hotel management that withthe objective of maximizing revenue.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direction and training to the Hotel Management teams supplying them with the skills necessary to maintain existingcustomer base and attract new Clients into the Hotel.
• Oversee Hotel sales effort to ensure all aspects of the sales and marketing plans are executed allowing Hotels to surpass revenuegoals. Routine property visits to asses Hotel Staff as well as accompany Staff on outside sales calls.
• Provide input and feedback to Hotel teams assisting them with the execution of revenue management strategies.
• Ensure timeliness of all Sales & Marketing assignments on the new Hotel opening checklist.
• Oversee collaborative efforts with various brands National Sales Managers and ensure that Hotels are executing brand sales &marketing strategies.
• Promote Hotels at pertinent Trade Shows as well as maintaining relationship with Global Sales Accounts that provide rooms tomultiple Hotels within the portfolio.
• Additional tasks and all other duties as assigned by Director of Hospitality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor′s Degree in Business Management, Hospitality, or related field or equivalent years of work experience required
• Experience:
• 7+ years of professional business experience required
• 5+ years of experience as Director of Sales & Marketing for a hotel required
• Experience opening new hotels in either a property or regional capacity preferred
• Accounting or financial budgeting experience required
• Previous experience as a hotel general manager or assistant general manager preferred
• Previous experience with multiple brands including but not limited to: Marriott, Hilton, IHG & Choice

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Use of personal vehicle may be required.

**This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of theposition. All employees may be required to follow any other instructions, cross train in other positions and to perform otherduties as required by workloads. **

Job Function(s): Operations; Retail

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remains entirely family owned and operated. With more than 300 locations in 40 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 20 stores per year. Love’s has consistently ranked in the top 10 on Forbes’ Magazine’s annual listing of America’s largest privately held companies. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.”