Under the direction and assistance of the Director of Sales, this role is responsible for leading the Sales Team, driving contract negotiations, and problem solving within the team. The Associate Director of Sales will represent the property at tradeshows, industry events and within the local community. This individual will develop and implement a sales plan that fits the sales goals of the property while creating opportunities for all hotel departments including banquets, front desk, housekeeping and food beverage outlets where necessary.
- Solicit business and negotiate contracts and supplier services with clients to sell convention, meeting Space and hotel room blocks.
- Manage personnel matters of the Sales and Convention Services team including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, counseling, evaluating, and discharging.
- Travel extensively by various modes of transportation to trade shows and meet with clients in domestic and foreign destinations.
- Conduct power point presentations for small to large audiences.
- Understands and oversees Banquet FOH, Convention Services and Sales.
- Analyze month end and quarterly reports.
- Understand SWOT Analysis and STAR Reports and can interpret them for training and translation to the Sales Team.
- Lead and guide full property site visits.
- Develop strategies and utilize marketing resources to increase Hotel and Convention Business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ten (10) of experience in similar position preffered.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, LMS, Salesforce, Delphi, and Hotel Operation reports.
Must have strong working knowledge of banquet functions, room set ups, a/v equipment, and food and beverage.
Must have exceptional interpersonal, customer service and negotiating skills.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to travel.
Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.
IHospitallty Certifications strongly encouraged.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.