Job: Area Director

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Posting Job Title: Area Director
Position Type: Full Time - Permanent

External Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Area Director

REPORTS TO: Regional Vice president

DEPARTMENT: Manager

LOCATION: Region

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY: Examines, analyzes, and evaluates operations of
assigned hotels to ensure adherence to company and franchise standards and
policies by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Guides and directs management in the development, production, promotion,
and financial aspects of the organization's products and services

* Answers
complaints and resolves problems

* Authorizes expenditures and monitors cost
control

* Performs various investigations and/or audits as needed or as recommended
by a superior or Corporate personnel

* Reviews GM's marketing calls semi-quarterly
to maintain a thorough understanding of market conditions

* Completes a direct
bill audit semi-quarterly

* Implements programs that meet corporate goals and
objectives

* Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically
and reports these results to the Regional Vice President

* Ensures that the
responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates
are defined and understood

* Conducts area meetings semi-annually

* Completes a property Quality Assurance
and franchise review semi-quarterly

* Adheres to all franchise procedures and
regulations to assures each hotel adheres to standard operating procedures

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative
solutions.

* Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.

* Oral
Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates
in meetings.

* Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able
to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports
everyone's efforts to succeed.

* Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

* Change Management - Develops
workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Prepares
and supports those affected by change.

* Leadership - Inspires and motivates others
to perform well.

* Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities;
Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback;
Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.

* Quality Management - Looks
for ways to improve and promote quality.

* Business Acumen - Understands business
implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates
knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

* Cost
Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost
saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.

* Diversity - Shows respect
and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

* Organizational
Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals
and values.

* Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational
goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes
market and competition.

* Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Manages competing demands.

* Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work
and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

* Dependability
- Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
with an alternate plan; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
goals.

* Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges
with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

* Judgment - Displays
willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes
appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

* Motivation
- Sets and achieves challenging goals.

* Professionalism - Approaches others in
a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless
of their status or position.

* Safety
and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially
unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents including
financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond effectively to
the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and
articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make
effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex
topics to top management.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply
concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical
or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

No certifications needed; Valid Driver's License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises 10-20 employees in a designated area. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed
to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee
is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather);work in high,
precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
extreme cold (non-weather);extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical
shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required
to talk or hear; to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit
and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
Close vision, Distance vision, and ability to distinguish colors.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally
lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

I have read, understand and accept the above written essential job functions
and description(s).

*This is not a binding employment
contract. Rev
9/2011

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