Diane Sanker Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

* Manage a team of experienced Sales Directors that work remotely throughout the US and Canada. This team includes coverage of group and business travel to all Omni Hotels & Resorts* Administer monthly P&L and annual budget* Design and produce signature customer events including IMEX America* Review and evaluate Account Deployment and coverage by team* Liaison between hotels and customers in the US and Canada* Negotiated brand-wide contract agreements with top clients* Developed innovative brand presentations* Utilizing CRM reporting to identify and launch brandwide marketing and sales strategies

Dallas, Tx, Us

Provide customized hotel sales and marketing consulting services at the property, management and ownership levels. Primary clients to date include Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Tishman Hotel Corporation. Projects include activities at both the sales and marketing as well as consumer levels. •Assessment of sales team deployments and focus on suggesting strategic re-alignments to maximize time, efforts and revenues •Strategize methods to increase consumer awareness and sales growth in both Midwest and Southeast US markets •Construction and implementation of training program focusing on prospecting, client communications and negotiating •Design and execute motivational (team-building) programs •Provide sales teams with “coaching” assistance in complex contract negotiations and intricate on-site client visits •Evaluate customer conflict situations and provide strategic solutions for balanced resolution

Chicago, Il, Us

Direct a field sales team of over 120 people in 67 communities around the U.S. Assembled a sales and marketing support team at the corporate level to assist the company to reach and surpass revenue goals.Established an inside sales training program to enhance selling and closing skills in the field sales team.Implemented new goal and commission structure to be aligned with the aggressive budget to reward for month over month net gains and occupancy growth.Reviewed and evaluated all marketing materials, website, internet and partnerships to allow for change and innovation to increase ROI.Aligned sales and operations to work synchronized to build stronger relationships and trust with current residents, prospective clients and professional referral sources.Analyzed monthly P&L statements for each community to assemble a customized plan of action to enhance revenues.

Singapore, Sg

Successfully assumed responsibility as "change agent" to build a new sales culture by establishing targeted sales and marketing systems and implementing them with effective teams to counter recessionary economy and capture revenue increases.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Directed mulit-market 21 person sales team representing 9 brands worldwide. Assesed practices and processes in order to develop innovative solutions, enhance teamwork and reward accomplishments. Designed and produced signature customer events. Prepared, monitored and analyzed all production and forecast reports.

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Managed 2 West Coast Global Sales officesTrained and supervised sales team

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Member of re-opening team 550 room luxury hotelCollaborated with Director of Marketing on pre-opening collateral, public relations, marketing plan, forecasts and annual budgets

Marketing And Social Sciences

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