Director Of Sales

Hotel Alpenrock Sales Manager

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We're not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it's what industry leaders do. That's why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it's really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Hotel Alpenrock was born from the bold, adventurous spirit that defines Breckenridge—a town shaped by dreams, resilience, and reinvention. From its gold rush origins to its status as a world-class destination for outdoor adventure and mountain luxury, Breckenridge has always been a haven for visionaries. Honoring this legacy, Hotel Alpenrock bridges the town's storied past with its vibrant present, reimagining hospitality for the modern explorer.

The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.

Job Overview

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach. Leads and motivates Sales team focused on achieving goals and delivering strong sales results.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
• Key Account Management: Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• Account Service and Management: Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to service client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner. Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction. Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues. Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Product Knowledge: Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.
• Professionalism: Controls expenses including travel on the property's behalf in order to minimize hotel costs. Represents themselves, the hotel and Sage Hospitality Resources with the highest level of integrity. A service-focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times. Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all coworkers for the best overall performance of the hotel. Display a neat, clean and business-like appearance at all times.
• Yield Management: Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.
• Direct Sales: Targets appointment-oriented sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan. Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver's license in order to make sales calls.
• New Account Development: Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business. Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts. Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.
• Time Management

Other responsibilities include all other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Supervisory duties include 2-10 associates.

Behavioral focus at Sage includes integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 4+ years of hotel sales experience.

Knowledge/Skills: Requires knowledge of general sales techniques, yield management, and customer service skills. Requires the ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently. Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills. Requires effective business writing skills. Understand and follow verbal/written instructions. Work on more than one task at a time. Develop strong internal and customer relationships. Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance. Solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Physical Demands: Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, and operate basic office equipment. Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions.

Environment: Office environment, weather exposure when making sales calls.

Benefits

• Relocation Package
• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary

USD $135,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.