OVERVIEW:

The Director of Sales, who is a results-driven hunter, with a proven track record of hitting quota. The ideal incumbent has experience in SaaS sales, is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about the hotel industry. The Director of Sales is responsible new business acquisition across the Cendyn Marketing, Sales and Events clouds.

MAIN ACTIVITY:

The Director of Sales is responsible for developing and executing a territory sales plan that secures new customers and grows new business in existing customers. The individual will maximize every sales opportunity and achieve sales quota for an assigned territory. We are looking for a “doer” with a proven track record of selling over the phone and face-to-face, who can present the Cendyn Solutions via on-line demonstrations, and represent the company at trade-shows, hotel conferences and association events. This position will sell to all hotels, management companies, ownership groups and/or other accommodation providers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree required or any equivalent relevant business knowledge
• Proven sales experience in hotel, travel or hospitality suppliers in a sales environment
• Proven experience in successfully selling cloud-based software, SaaS sales.
• Experience in working on your own and being self-motivated
• Successful track record of building, managing and closing sales pipeline
• Strong sales, analytical, pragmatic, organization, communication and people skills required.
• Working knowledge of hotel sales management
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, products and procedures
• Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to innovate, overcome obstacles and implement best practices including sales methodologies
• Ability to travel as required to support regional and corporate business objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Business-to-business experience preferred
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive territory sales plan for selling Cendyn’s cloud-based software and services platform within assigned territory
• Develop and maintain a robust, diversified sales pipeline for potential new customers
• Review and analyze market data
• Identify potential hotel, management company, brand and ownership company targets
• Cold calling and lead generation
• Proactive inbound lead response time
• Analyze business needs of prospects and develop solutions that meet their needs
• Utilize consultative sales approach—ask relevant questions to uncover needs, identify barriers and overcome objections.
• Thoroughly vet out each customers decision making process, time lines, key stakeholders during the sales process.
• Develop and maintain rapport with key stakeholders for prospects and customers to build strong long-term partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and sales proposals
• Identify additional product opportunities and upsell existing customer
• Timely and professional follow-up with both internal team members and customers
• Negotiate and prepare contracts with potential customers, understand the legal ramifications of the contracts.
• Achieve Sales Quota on a consistent basis throughout the year
• Represent the company during trade shows and other official occasions/events
• Use Salesforce as the system of record for all sales activity, comply with SOP’s for keeping accounts, leads, opportunities, contacts and activity up to date.
• Marketing
• Liaise with Cendyn marketing team to implement marketing strategy within assigned territory
• Promote Cendyn brands during trade shows and other events in your region
• Help Project Management team and Account Management team establish initial contact to new customers
• Hand over the contract and all necessary information to the Project Manager so that they can start training new customers
• Liaise with Project Manager during the duration of the contract should there be any contract related issues
• Manage contractual opportunities should chain or group hotels decide to sign up with more hotels
• Establish thorough knowledge of Cendyn’s product and service offerings, pricing structure, contract management parameters, policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular structured sales and business training programs to improve sales performance
• Develop and maintain awareness of industry trends, opportunities and competitive trends.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This is a remote position