• 30 Years of proven success in Sales and Marketing positions • Excellent presentation skills to prospective business clientele and to ownership• Experience in creating marketing and sales plans in line with strategic objectives, budgets and forecasts• Solid understanding of data base management, electronic revenue management and marketing and all web based initiatives• Ability to set sales team, individual goals, and objectives and to drive results• Position hotel in Market Place, Direct Sales: Assist in maintenance of and development of new accounts for hotel. Work on pricing strategies as well as managing the mix of business thru market segmentation.• Business Plans: Assist hotels in directing sales effort at weekly and monthly business plan reviews. Develop strategic plans by market segment to ensure maximum RevPar penetration. Ensure productivity and booking goals are met• Training and Support: Provide ongoing training to sales team, revenue management group, conference, catering through property sales meetings, orientation, and one -on –one coaching to ensure effective, consistent and productive sales efforts.• Operate well within a wide span of control with distinct ability to nurture and direct team spirit, while exercising prudent judgment in decision-making areas• Highly creative and adaptable to a variety of people and situations• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and detail follow-through skills, reflecting competence and pride in quality performance• Positive traits underscored by characteristics of determination, dependability, and a desire to succeed• Profound ability to actively participate in industry related organizations• Ability to perform outside direct sales