Sonya Gilbert
LOAN ADVERTISING AGENT
- Role
- Director of Sales at Mainstay Suites
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sonya Gilbert
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Experience
Director of Sales
Sep 2014 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Director of Sales at MainStay SuitesCharlotte, NCResponsible for room rental revenue, implementation and accountable to a market performance and meeting budget, forecast, and optimal business mix targets. Job Description:Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for room sales within the hotelEnsure Company standards of performance are met. Give guidance and counsel staff toward improvementCompile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department.Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various marketDevelop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Internally promote Company programsCommunicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to the staffOrganize and/or attend scheduled sales department, executive committee, and related meetingsDirect and manage all group and transient sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotelPrepare and implement data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales budgets, forecasts and other reports as directed/requiredDevelop rates sales strategies through review of competitive dataProfessionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and eventsPerform any other job related duties as assigned.
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
- Direct Sales
- Pricing
- Nonprofits
- Strategy
- Hotels
- Customer Satisfaction
- Training
- New Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media
- Account Management
- Marketing Communications
- Selling
- Advertising
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Marketing
- Catering
- Negotiation
- Team Building
- Management
- Email Marketing
- Market Planning
- Lead Generation
- Menu Development
- Proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce®
- Public Relations
- Event Management
- Cold Calling
- Business Development
- Event Planning
- Trade Shows
- Sales Management
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Salesforce.com
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