Director Of Sales

Stamford hotels and resorts - Brisbane

new offer (04/05/2024)

job description

Stamford Plaza, one of Brisbane's finest five-star hotels is now searching for a Director of Sales to lead, mentor and develop our professional sales and banquet sales teams. We are a busy luxury 252 room Hotel targeted towards interstate corporate guests during the week and towards leisure guests from the local market over the weekend. Being a prestigious property we also attract many high profiles guests from politicians through to musicians and entertainers. To find out more about the Stamford Plaza Hotel please visit our website:

About the role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity that plays a vital role in our organisation. The right candidate for this role will be responsible for planning and managing the overall sales plan of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy to maximize hotel's revenue and meet the hotel profit targets.

This role will focus on the continued development of our strategic sales vision and building key client relationships for the success of the business.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

Negotiation of corporate contracts.
Relationship building with key clients and developing new clients.
Effective communicator, networking with head office and our other properties.
Oversee and directing all aspects of the Sales force to ensure the hotel meets or exceeds the annual sales budget.
Ensure the greatest possible exposure of the hotel and its facilities to all potential and existing markets
Drive total hotel revenue including banquet and catering, rooms and resource revenue, all Food and Beverage revenue.
Increase business from existing channels while creating new business development opportunities

The ideal candidate will be

A self-starter who is highly driven, persistent and adaptable to change
At least 3 years successful experience in a 5 star environment in a similar role.
A highly organized individual who has a strong ability to multi-task
Excellent communication skills and networking abilities
Good judgement and decision making skills
Collaborative leader with a strategic and analytical focus
Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate, coach and develop a team
Passion and knowledge about the hotel industry

This is both a strategic and hands on role and may require interstate travel.

Employees of Stamford Hotels and Resorts are entitled to many outstanding benefits.

Dry cleaning
Car Parking
Discounts on Food &
Beverage
A great work environment!

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Are you currently authorised to work in Australia?
You may be wondering why we're asking. Australian Government legislation requires us to ensure all employees have the right to work in Australia. You will be required to present either your passport, or Australian birth certificate with photo ID, or Australian citizenship certificate with photo ID as proof of Australian working rights.