Franchise Hotel - Director of Sales & Marketing

About Us:Summerside Hospitality is the ownership group of the dual branded IHG Hotels in beautiful Port Elgin Ontario. Located on the shores of Lake Huron, this four-season community is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario. Our 60 key Holiday Inn Express & Suites opened in 2020 and our 73 key Staybridge Suites Hotel opened late 2023.Day to Day Responsibilities:Ready to spread the word about our exceptional guest experiences? We’re searching for a Sales & Marketing Director with the strategic nous to help us beat our room night sales goals. Night after night.Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential.Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximize profitability.Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage, and banquet sales.Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance.Leading marketing efforts to up-sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field.Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team.Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.Must speak local language(s).Other languages preferred.Benefits:We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family. #J-18808-Ljbffr