Director of Sales
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Sales & Marketing
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
Pullman Chennai Anna Salai offers 232 stylish rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, two signature dining venues, versatile banquet spaces, boardrooms, and social lounges-ideal for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is perfectly equipped to host a wide range of MICE events, featuring versatile modular venues that can accommodate up to 400 guests, from intimate meetings to grand celebrations.
Job Description
- Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reporting, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required
- Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals
- Work with Finance and team in preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts
- Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department.
- Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities
- Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel
- Survey, review and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence
- Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies
- Actively participates in sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings
- Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary
- Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable hospitality school
- Minimum 10 years of Sales management experience or at least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven records
- High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of global markets and business acumen
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
Additional Information
- WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:
- Come As You Are
- Work With Purpose
- Grow, Learn and Enjoy
- Explore Limitless Possibilities