Director of Sales - Based Ho Chi Minh

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Create, lead, manage, plan and participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel which are aligned with Radisson Hotel Group's overall mission, vision values and strategies
• Create KPI and implement with Sales team for total resort.
• Develops and implements strategies for achieving individual sales goals
• Participates in the implementation of marketing and sales strategies that support achievement of the hotel's goals
TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Achieves market share and revenue goals by working with the General Manager on individual and team goals within assigned market segments
• Develops data and recommends programs to meet clients' needs
• Prepares proposals and contracts that are geared to maximize profit while satisfying client needs
• Contacts in-house customers to retain and grow existing business, repeat bookings or referrals to other Radisson Hotel Group hotels
• Reviews individual and team goals on a weekly basis; recommends and takes appropriate actions to achieve objectives in key result areas
• Participates in the implementation of marketing strategies which are designed to increase awareness in the local market
• Participates in the implementation of public relations and advertising campaigns
• Ensure all materials used are in accordance with brand standards
Maintains proper flow of information to sales team, reviews sales work file of assigned accounts
• Communicates clients' requests to all departments in an effective and timely manner
• Insures maximum occupancy on a daily basis by performing follow-ups on progress of groups booked with events services team
• Participates in and contributes to the completion of monthly booking report(s)
• Prepares reports to improve management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities
Acts as leader and report directly to General Manager
• Works closely with the General Manager to lead the team of Sales.
• Develop key leadership skills by working with Excome, attending classes and working with other executive committee members
Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Yes I Can! experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations
• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service
• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems
• Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction
• Performs other duties required to provide the service brand behavior and genuine hospitality
Adheres to brand and hotel policies and procedures
• Ensure thorough understanding and revision of department policies and procedures are undertaken and followed by all existing and new department team members
• Ensure all materials used to market the Hotel are in accordance with brand standards
• Ensure thorough understanding of all Brand Sales and Marketing programs
• Keep immediate Manager fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Maintains a high standard of personal grooming at all times in order to represent the Hotel and Company in a professional manner
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner to achieve the overall objectives of this position
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other hotel employees to foster and promote a co-operative and harmonious working environment
• Perform other duties as requested by the General Manager