People Stuff Looking for Murray Premises Hotel – Director of Sales and Marketing at St. John’s, NL Full Time

The Murray Premises Hotel is looking to hire a Director of Sales and Marketing to join their award winning team

Located in a National Historic Site on the St. John’s waterfront, the Murray Premises Hotel has rooms radiating character through exposed 19th century wooden beams, contemporary furnishings and luxurious touches. Combining the comforts you expect from a modern boutique hotel, with the history and charm of our legendary city.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, an excellent communicator, motivated and driven to identify and find new business. The successful applicant must be vibrant, motivated and welcomes the challenge of taking the hotel to the next level while maintaining our existing base of clientele.

DUTIES

Assist in preparing the hotel budget and sales plans

Complete regular sales reports and updates for the General Manager

Work with the General Manager to ensure sales activities are implemented, while meeting the strategic and financial plans

Oversee marketing, advertising, communications and social media that will lead to an increase in sales

Cultivate new corporate business through business development activities such as networking and outside and inside sales efforts

Oversee ad lead all group bookings, meetings, events, and corporate clientele stays

Build and preserve existing and new client relations

Formulate sales proposals and contracts for existing and new customers

Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows on behalf of the hotel

Maintain a productive working relationship and positive communications with hotel operations

SKILLS

Previous sales experience in any field and an excellent network of contacts would be considered strong assets

Successful background in tourism and hospitality not a requirement, but would also be considered a positive asset

Diploma or Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution would be an asset

A proven commitment to exceeding client expectations

Graphic design and social media background

Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

Superior communications skills with written and oral presentation skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

All applications will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.