About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

Join a diverse and talented team in Philadelphia

We are seeking individuals who are warm, hospitable and start with the heart. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule – do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Candidates will have an opportunity to be a part of a cohesive and dynamic team with opportunities to build a successful career. We empower our employees to be themselves, and become masters of their craft. At Four Seasons, we ensure that your employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience.

The role of the Director of Sales

To direct and oversee all group and travel industry sales activities for the Hotel and ensure that all activities and group bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per room occupied. It is important that this individual be able to execute and effectively communicate strategies and tactics employed to all key stakeholders, including the sales team and Planning Committee members. This position requires results-oriented interaction with a wide variety of people. It is forward looking, broad in scope, and requires a pro-active mindset to get things done by harnessing all available resources, and seeking incremental resources where the anticipated ROI justifies such action. The position requires a sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done by influencing others, delegating and building relationships. There are a wide variety of activities that allow for individual expression and freedom to take independent action. The position requires social poise, warmth and friendliness, as well as the ability to stimulate and motivate others in order to achieve the results necessary for success.

Focus Areas:

1. To uncover, prospect and sell group and individual business, in accordance with the objectives established in the Marketing Plan.

2. To monitor and motivate the sales activities and the sales team.

3. To ensure that all sales persons' quotas are met.

4. To ensure that sales activities, individual accounts and group bookings are focused and coordinated with transient demand to yield the maximum revenue per available room.

5. To maximize ancillary revenue sales connected to sales team bookings.

6. To implement and support all FS sales and marketing MOS.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the required language(s). (4) year college/university degree (or equivalent). 5+ Years Previous experience as a DOS or Sales Manager in a Hotel/Resort. Good personal & business reference

Working knowledge of computer spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (Word), and PowerPoint.

Occasional travel is required for training, conferences and special events.

A career with Four Seasons means working for a company where our Corporate Values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such we strive to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.

We ensure that our employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience. Candidates will have an opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.  Our benefits include working in a diverse and challenging work environment, complimentary hotel stays, competitive wages, excellent benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and complimentary meals.

Miscellaneous

US work authorization is required unless candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship.

Learn more about Four Seasons:

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf