Lodge Sales Director #22116821
Lodge Sales Director
Position #22116821
Salary $36,155
Mount Magazine State Park, Paris, AR
Closing date: 12/20/2019.
Responsible for developing and managing the overall sales strategy for the Park lodge, meeting and banquet facilities. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have superior communication skills, and be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays. Frequent travel is required. Full benefits package provided. Formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, parks, and recreation, or a related field; plus two years of related experience. Unqualified individuals need not apply.
Communicates and works closely with all Park operational units to develop and execute small or large group activities. Develops sales plans, marketing plans, and operational budgets, completes operational reports, sales figures, forecasts, and generates correspondence. Supervises employees, including conducting interviews, counseling, completing performance evaluations and reviews. Makes sales calls to potential and past customers, develops contracts, and assists clients in making group arrangements, creating or scheduling activities, and group billing. Finalizes, guarantees, and obtains signatures on contracts with group coordinators and special groups. Meets, greets, and assists groups with their needs and responds to complaints, ensuring group leaders understand and comply with safety regulations for park, lodge, and alcohol usage. Attends and participates in community events, sales meetings, vendor fairs, and other activities that assist in the promotion of the park. Purchases or rents equipment and supplies for bookings at the lodge. Oversees the work of employees responsible for lodge and activity reservations. Performs other duties as assigned.
EOE/AA/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.