Director of Sales and Marketing

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: up to $160,000 + 30% quarterly bonus

About the Role:

We're seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing for a hotel group in Chicago! In this dynamic role, you will lead and manage the sales team, develop innovative sales strategies, drive revenue growth and oversee their marketing.

Your key responsibilities will include formulating and implementing effective sales strategies, training and motivating the sales team, setting and achieving sales targets, and conducting market research.

Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with key clients, prepare regular sales reports and forecasts, and manage the sales department budget.

About the Company:

Our clients offer elevated dining experiences and thoughtfully designed guest rooms and  spaces.

They feature creative food and beverage offerings and versatile event areas equipped for a variety of functions.

Responsibilities:

• Formulating and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve organizational goals and increase market share.
• Leading, training, and motivating the sales team to achieve individual and team targets, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.
• Setting and achieving sales targets, forecasts, and budgets.
• Conducting market research to identify new opportunities, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Preparing regular sales reports, presentations, and forecasts for senior management, providing insights into sales performance and market trends.
• Managing the sales department budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve the best return on investment.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service hotels or restaurants.
• Previous sales and marketing experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Nas at COREcruitment dot com

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants.

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!