Vice President of Development

commonwealth HotelsCovington, Kentucky

30+ days ago

Job description

Description

Position at Commonwealth Hotels, LLC

Commonwealth Hotels is seeking a Vice President of Development to join our team in the hospitality industry. As Vice President of Development, you will play a key role in driving growth and expansion for our company by engaging owners in third-party management contracts. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about hospitality and has a strong background in development. The Vice President of Development will be responsible for sourcing, selling, and closing third-party Hotel Management Agreements with new and existing clients for Commonwealth Hotels. Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Development will proactively and positively represent Commonwealth Hotels throughout the industry to further the perception, reputation, and financial success of Commonwealth Hotels.

Responsibilities for the Vice President of Development include :

Develops networks designed to source new clients for the organization
Work independently to discover new potential owners and explore new opportunities with current owners
Identify and develop resources and strategies relevant to business development and sales goals
Proactively identifies ways in which to market the Company’s services to the industry and prospective clients and then acts to take advantage of the opportunities
Maintains a prospect list of potential clients and routinely hones a list of qualified target clients
Maintains excellent relationships with all current clients and looks to build upon the fundamental framework of the relationship
Produces new business opportunities for the Company and closes new Management Agreements
In conjunction with the President, the Vice President of Development, leads, negotiates, and finalizes Management Agreements with Clients for new third-party Management Agreement

Requirements for the Vice President of Development include :

Experience in working with senior management to align sales strategies and solutions

Must have experience of working in a corporate hospitality environment

Excellent negotiation skills, a proven track record of successfully pitching for new business

Proven track record of increasing revenue through the generation of leads at all levels of the industry

Must have experience of successfully developing, implementing, and benefitting from business development strategies

Proven track record of achieving sales goals

Must possess a proven track record of superior performance and results in delivering B2B clients Must possess strong leadership capabilities

Strong relationship management skills

Possess reliable problem-solving ability

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process

Requires effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be self-directed and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical processes, or procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in sales-related fields of study, including at least 5 years in client relationship management, professional services, and business development role

What is in it for YOU?

Medical, Dental, Vision - DAY ONE!

SAME DAY PAY Access your pay as you've earned it! No cost to you!

401K with a company match!

Vacation / Personal days and holiday pay

Hotel Room and Food and Beverage Discounts

Travel Discounts for Travel and Food and Beverage

Personal Days Off

Online Training Courses

Commonwealth University (Grow your Career in hospitality)

Referral Program and Bonus

Flexible healthcare Care Spending Account

Day Care Flex Spending account

Direct Deposit

Jury Duty Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate of the Month / Associate of the Year / Service Awards

Free Basic Life and basic Accidental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance Products for Self, Spouse, and Dependent