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Market Director of Sales

The Kelly Birmingham

The Redmont Hotel, Curio by Hilton  and The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection are nestled in the heart of downtown Birmingham with easy access to the city’s theater district and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

As Birmingham’s longest-running hotel since its opening in 1925, The Redmont effortlessly combines 1920s charm with contemporary luxury.  Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary WiFi, and stunning rooftop views while savoring a signature cocktail.

Overlooking downtown Birmingham, The Kelly Birmingham,  is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, and attractions. Alabama Theatre, Regions Field, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex are less than two miles away. We're also 15 minutes from the airport.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country.  We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

In this role, you will deliver exceptional Guest Services as part of our Sales & Catering team, overseeing the Redmont and The Kelly sales function. As a Director of Sales, your primary focus is ensuring guest satisfaction by orchestrating remarkable experiences from the moment guests arrive at the convention or meeting space. You will provide leadership, empowering our hotel teams to strive for excellence and cultivate repeat business, leaving an indelible mark on every guest experience.

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Offer our guests unparalleled service with warmth and attentiveness
  • Lead and oversee the operation, services, and activities of the Sales & Catering Department
  • Participate actively in annual budget planning, goal setting, and implementation alongside the General Manager
  • Lead ongoing research in the travel industry to identify market trends and insights for developing innovative marketing strategies or annual Marketing Plans
  • Conduct interviews, make hiring decisions, and train team members in Sales & Catering procedures and techniques
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships within the Sales & Catering team and across other hotel departments

Physical Demands: 

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to exercise judgement in evaluating situations and making sound decisions

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or its equivalent

 Experience:  

  • 6-years Hotel Sales/Convention Service Management experience preferred
  • 6 -years Sales Management experience required
  • Confident utilizing MS outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Previous experience with hotel PMS systems a plus. Examples: OPERA, OnQ
  • Food Handlers Certification
  • Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)