Vice President Of Sales And Marketing (Hôtel Swexan)

Company Overview
Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas' premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District's first hotel, Hotel Swexan.
Hotel Swexan is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world's greatest cities - New York, London, Paris - together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.
Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost - in culture and conversation. Hotel Swexan is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.
Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District's hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young at heart.
Intimate, immersive, and transportive. The Hotel has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.
Summary
Harwood International is looking to hire a Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This individual is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing all Sales and Marketing objectives needed to develop a profitable and successful operation of Hotel Swexan.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct the overall Sales and Marketing efforts of the hotel as they relate to room, guest experience, food and beverage by providing conceptual and strategic thinking and planning
• Implement the department's annual budget and sales programs for the hotel to maximize rate, occupancy and food & beverage opportunities
• Collaborate with Harwood Hospitality's Marketing Department to keep all collateral up to date, monitors social media feeds and feedback
• Responsible for securing Sales and reaching out to high profile clients, and negotiations
• Solicitation of accounts to add new business for the Hotel, as well as maintenance of existing accounts
• Timely input of information relative to all accounts into database system with proper follow up and tracing responsibilities
• Maintaining memberships in organizations as assigned as well as on going participation in such organizations
• Research and forecast market trends and identify new opportunities to promote the Hotel brand
• Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget
• Display agility in balancing short-notice requests with longer-term projects while under stringent deadlines
• Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department as required
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Keep abreast of all trends in the industry and educates team
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Budgeting / cost control
• Written / verbal communication skills
• Creativity / innovation
• Decision making / judgement
• Internet savvy
• Interpersonal skills
• Job knowledge
• Time management and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency
• Strategic thinking

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Director of Sales and Marketing or higher in a luxury branded hotel
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations or Business Management
• Proven track record growing revenues through the management of marketing and sales operations, processes, and teams
• Strong communications, excellent written and oral communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience in luxury brands, hospitality, commercial real estate, residential real estate industries preferred.
• Real Estate Industry / Hospitality industry experience.