Director of Sales

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Marriott International - Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hoffman Estates, IL

Accommodation

About the position

The Director of Sales at Chicago Marriott Northwest is responsible for leading the sales department to achieve annual sales targets within assigned regions and accounts. This role requires a self-motivated professional with proven managerial experience and a strong sales track record. The ideal candidate will excel in motivating the sales team, designing strategic sales plans, and assessing market conditions to drive sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating staff to improve customer service with clients.
• Designing and implementing strategic plans to reach sales targets.
• Cultivating lasting relationships with customers to grow customer loyalty.
• Developing and promoting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives.
• Drafting detailed and accurate sales reports.
• Working with customers to better understand their business needs and goals.
• Assessing costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify selling prices.
• Estimating sales volume and profit for current and new products.
• Establishing a sales training program to train new employees.
• Meeting with sales managers to assess company performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of marketing techniques and best practices.
• Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance