Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Commercial Director

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$220K — $230K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Senior leadership experience in luxury hotel commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management).
  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth and closing high-value deals.
  • Strong financial acumen with expertise in revenue and budget management.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, develop, and lead the commercial team.
  • Drive RevPAR performance through strategic planning and pricing.
  • Oversee marketing, promotions, and public relations initiatives.
  • Maintain key accounts and support major business opportunities.
  • Set, monitor, and achieve commercial goals across all segments.

Benefits

  • Market-leading benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Complimentary accommodation at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
  • Global career growth opportunities, including Task Force assignments.
  • A culture that values individuality, development, and belonging.
  • Access to culinary, retail, and wellness experiences at preferred rates.
Full Job Description
About the location:
A modern oasis in the city's most exciting location. At the epicentre of San Francisco stands the city's iconic hotel, where business ideas emerge, loved ones connect and life's most important celebrations happen. When you're not shopping at Union Square, enjoying the city's diverse culinary scene or exploring one of the Bay Area's top attractions, unwind in our newly renovated guest rooms, designed to represent the natural beauty of San Francisco's fog, redwood trees and ocean.

Commercial Director - Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Join our dynamic, diverse team at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco as a Commercial Director. At an exciting time of renewal in San Francisco, our property is entering a new chapter under new ownership. This is a unique moment to help shape the commercial strategy of a landmark luxury hotel in a city on the rise.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco overlooks Yerba Buena Gardens and is located just steps away from the City's Financial District, Union Square shopping, the Moscone Convention Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Contemporary Jewish Museum-amid the city's finest cultural and dining venues.

We are actively searching for an experienced and proven leader to become Commercial Director of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.

The Role - Overview

The Commercial Director is a key member of the Hotel's Executive Leadership team, collectively responsible for making strategic and operational decisions. This role leads the commercial strategy across sales, marketing, revenue management, reservations, and public relations to drive revenue performance and sustain the hotel's unique market positioning in a highly competitive and evolving environment.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader, strategic thinker, motivator, and innovator who is highly collaborative and people-focused.

Key Responsibilities

This list is not all-inclusive and provides an overview of core responsibilities:
  • People Leadership - Recruit, develop, and lead the commercial team. Foster a positive, high-performance culture.
  • Revenue Optimization - Drive RevPAR performance through strategic planning, pricing, and inventory management.
  • Commercial Strategy - Oversee marketing, promotions, advertising, and public relations initiatives in alignment with brand positioning.
  • Sales Leadership - Maintain key accounts, support major business opportunities, and act as the hotel's primary commercial leader.
  • Performance Management - Set, monitor, and achieve commercial goals across all segments and channels.
  • External Relationships - Represent the hotel with key partners such as convention & visitors bureaus, corporate clients, and community stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Senior leadership experience in luxury hotel commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management).
  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth, business development, and closing high-value deals.
  • Strong financial acumen with expertise in revenue and budget management.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment and make sound decisions quickly.
  • Demonstrated success in building, leading, and retaining high-performing teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in revenue and client management systems preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
What to Expect
  • Salary Range: $220 K to $230K
  • Market-leading benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Complimentary accommodation at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide
  • Complimentary employee meals
  • A culture that values individuality, development, and belonging
  • Global career growth opportunities, including Task Force assignments
  • High levels of employee engagement-where your ideas are heard and actioned
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to culinary, retail, and wellness experiences at preferred rates
  • ...and so much more!

If you are interested in applying, please click APPLY and submit your resume and cover letter (Word or PDF format).

To learn more about Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco:
http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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