Associate Director of Sales

Salamander Hospitality, LLC

$90K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of luxury hospitality or resort sales experience
  • Proven record in driving group revenue
  • Strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, and pace management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Executive presence for representing a Forbes Five-Star brand
  • Highly organized and results-oriented

Responsibilities

  • Drive group sales revenue across multiple segments
  • Collaborate with the Director of Sales on budgeting and pacing
  • Manage and expand a portfolio of high-value accounts
  • Conduct site visits and negotiate contracts with clients
  • Analyze market data to refine sales strategies
  • Work with operations for seamless group experience execution
  • Support leisure sales during peak demand periods

Benefits

  • Paid Time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoptive Leave
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Recognition Programs & Rewards
  • Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail & Dining
  • Free Parking
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Associate Director of Sales | Group-Focused | Forbes Five-Star Luxury Resort

Location: Middleburg, VA
Status: Full-Time

Join a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort where excellence drives results. We are seeking a high-impact Associate Director of Sales to lead group-driven revenue strategy while supporting key leisure opportunities.

This is a senior-level role for a proven performer in luxury resort or high-end hotel sales-someone who understands pace, production, and how to close business at the highest level.

What You'll Do
  • Drive group sales revenue across corporate, incentive, and social segments
  • Partner with the Director of Sales on budget achievement, forecasting, and pace strategy
  • Own and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts and repeat group business
  • Lead site visits, presentations, and contract negotiations with executive-level clients
  • Analyze market trends, booking pace, and production reports to adjust strategy
  • Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless execution of group experiences
  • Support leisure sales efforts during need periods and high-demand windows

What We're Looking For
  • 5-7+ years of progressive sales experience in luxury hospitality or resort sales (required)
  • Proven success driving group revenue and closing complex business
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and pace management
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Executive presence with the ability to represent a Forbes Five-Star brand
  • Highly organized, strategic, and results-driven

Candidates without luxury or resort sales experience will not be considered.

Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
  • Bonus tied to achievement of group revenue goals, total resort revenue contribution, and strategic account growth
  • Opportunity to exceed targets and earn above-plan incentive payouts based on performance

Benefits
  • Paid Time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Recognition Programs & Rewards
  • Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail & Dining
  • Free Parking
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join Us
  • Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond environment
  • Leadership visibility and career growth within a luxury brand
  • Complimentary meals and uniform

If you are a results-driven sales leader with a track record of delivering group business in a luxury environment, we want to hear from you.

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