Dynamic & results driven Director of Sales & Marketing
Dynamic hotel sales director with 20+ years of experience in driving revenue, optimizing corporate travel programs, and managing client relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, client engagement, and vendor negotiations. Proven success in improving performance and achieving growth. Renowned for exceptional communication and innovative sales techniques.
Next Available Date for Assignment
August 1, 2024
Preferred Employment Duration
- Permanent
- Short Term
- Consulting
- Short Term to Permanent
Skills
Strategic Leadership: Budgeting & Forecasting, Policy Development, Client Relationship Management, Sales Leader Mentorship Sales & Marketing: Revenue Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consultative Selling, Segmentation, Program Optimization, Client Negotiations, RFP Sourcing, Understanding of Industry Trends (Business Transient/Consortia/Group), Building & Nurturing Client Relationships, Problem-Solving, Effective Verbal & Written Communication Mills College Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature
Areas of Expertise
Business Transient, Consortia, Revenue Management, Entertainment, Sports (Oakland Athletics, Oakland Roots, Oakland Ballers, Pecos League, All Elite Wrestling, Wales Women's FC, and other various NCAA teams), Government and Government Groups, Sales Department Structuring for Opening Hotels,
Brand Experience
Hyatt, Choice, Hilton, and independents
Software Experience
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative, Opera, Skytouch, PEP, Ideas, Kalibri, Agency 360, Demand 360, STS, Event Temple, Envision, Delphi FDC, Proposal Path
Employment History
20 years of experience in the travel/hospitality sector with 11 years of director level roles. Resume provided upon request.
Education
Mills College: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature
Training & Certificates
Bridge Method, Challenger Sales Method, World of Hyatt Specialist
Service Area
Local, Regional, National
Closest Airport - (Enter 3 Letter Airport Code)
SFO
Legally entitled to work
- United States
Recommendations
Amanda handled our corporate guests and services in her role at the Executive Hotel Vintage Court. In my experience, she works hard to build the client relationship and approaches sales as an extension of providing excellent customer service. She is responsive and pleasant to work with, and would be an asset to any sales/hospitality team. Scott MCDonald SPHR Sr. Professional in Human Resources
Achieve Success with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Occupancy Rate
- Average Daily Rate (ADR)
- Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
- Revenue by Department
- Repeat Guest Rate
- Direct Booking Percentage