Director of Sales and Event Services - Saybrook Point Inn, LLC

FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)

Salary Range: $100,000, per annum 

Reports to:  General...Competencies

Extensive knowledge of forecasting sales and interpreting/analyzing results to plan and conducting budgetary analysis, including pricing review and yield management

Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translating these into sales solutions

Track record of leading and inspiring teams to meet or exceed sales goals

A strong sense of marketing, commercial and financial acumen, budget management

Full proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel, Word.

On-line savvy, with web, social media and e-commerce expertise.

Positive interpersonal skills required

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence

Innovative, able to match current market trends to what we offer

Recovery. When missteps do occur, able to take responsibility and resolve them productively

Required education and experience

4-year Bachelor’s degree in; Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related major

2 years’ experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

3 years Conference Service and/or Banquet experience OR

2-year Associate Degree in; Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related major

3 years’ experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

4 years Conference Service and/or Banquet experience

Additional eligibility requirements

Make clients feel important, valued and appreciated in a manner that will be noticed and acknowledged

Maintains high standards for work area and appearance and presents self in highly professional manner to staff and guest.

Available to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business dictates