Area Director of Sales Courtyard & TownePlace Hawthorne, CA

Hotel Equities

$125K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in multi-property sales leadership within major hotel brands, especially Marriott and Hilton.
  • Proficient in sales systems such as Delphi, STS, FOSSE, PEP, and MARSHA.
  • Ability to actively sell while leading a team, showcasing both operational leadership and sales prowess.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Southern California market, particularly areas like Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach.
  • Strong analytical skills to convert data into strategic actions.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement strategic sales initiatives for a portfolio of hotels.
  • Actively sell while managing a strong personal book of business.
  • Collaborate with General Managers to align on pricing and market strategies.
  • Analyze market trends and performance reports to identify revenue opportunities.
  • Drive revenue through proactive sales and relationship management.
  • Coach and hold sales teams accountable to goals and metrics.
  • Ensure effective use of sales tools across properties.
  • Represent the hotel portfolio at local market events and engagements.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Cell phone allowance.
  • Discount programs for various services and activities.
  • Access to career growth support from the Talent team.
Full Job Description
$2500 sign on bonus

Leading revenue generation efforts across a portfolio of 7+ branded hotels within the Marriott, Hilton, or comparable segments. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in an active selling environment while driving strategy, accountability, and performance across multiple assets.

This is NOT a remote position and based in Southern California

What You'll Do
  • Lead and execute strategic sales initiatives across a multi-property portfolio to achieve and exceed revenue goals
  • Actively sell and maintain a strong personal book of business across BT, group, and local negotiated segments
  • Partner closely with General Managers and Revenue Leaders to align pricing, positioning, and market strategy
  • Analyze market trends, STR reports, and demand patterns to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
  • Drive top-line revenue through proactive prospecting, account development, and relationship management
  • Coach, mentor, and hold property-level sales teams accountable to performance metrics and activity goals
  • Ensure consistent use and optimization of sales systems and tools across all properties
  • Represent the portfolio in the local market, industry events, and key client engagements

What You Bring
  • Proven success in a multi-property sales leadership role within Marriott, Hilton, or comparable hotel brands
  • Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Delphi, STS, FOSSE, PEP, and MARSHA
  • Demonstrated ability to actively sell while leading a team-this is not a purely administrative role
  • Deep understanding of the Southern California market, including Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and surrounding areas
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

Why This Role
  • Opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio in a high-demand, high-visibility market
  • Autonomy to shape strategy while remaining actively engaged in selling
  • Collaborative culture with strong operational and revenue support
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives


Why Join us:
  • Salary $125k
  • Bonus
  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more.
  • Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals

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