Associate Director of Sales passionate about Hospitality & Luxury, with 21 years of experience in the North Americas & LATAM market. I really enjoy working with clients, focusing on fulfilling expectations as well as bringing the best quality of service and energy to the table.
Passionate about people, innovation as well as improving Sales Target. I am a strong Sales Professional that loves to learn, empowers others and drives excellence results and positive ambiance, while working on a diverse team where we can leverage experiences, best practices, and sales strategies. My personal quote: "Be Prepared. Be passionate. Work hard and have fun. Purpose is the reason you journey, passion is the fire that lights your way".
Results-driven sales performer with a solid history of success in bringing in new customers, managing revenue streams and maintaining solid account relationships. Continuously monitor competitors and research market conditions to stay responsive and successful in dynamic environments. Persuasive negotiation and program management abilities. Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over my career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
To monitor and motivate the sales activities and the sales team.
Train and guide sales department personnel in the performance of their duties as to specific position responsibilities, performance techniques, reporting procedures, etc. To ensure that all sales persons' quotas are met.
Conduct performance evaluations and follow up with sales department personnel & perform all supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.
To ensure that sales activities, individual accounts and group bookings are focused and coordinated with transient demand to yield the maximum revenue per available room.
To maximize sales in all hotel revenue areas.
To implement and support all FS sales and marketing MOS.
To monitor and identify current and future business trends to insure profitable sales in periods of low and high demand. The ability to negotiate and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client's needs.
To promote and develop with a proactive and creative approach all sales & marketing solutions.
To assist in the development of the annual marketing plan, to ensure projects are executed for all market areas as stated in the hotel marketing plan with emphasis on increasing sales and profitability.
• To review market analysis and determine client needs, occupancy potential, rates desired, etc.
Group Sales Manager-All markets August 2009-April 2011 222 Guestrooms – 16,000 sq ft function space