Director of Sales

Courtyard by Marriott

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hotel sales experience with supervisory responsibilities
  • Proven track record of achieving sales goals in hospitality
  • Strong leadership presence to inspire and manage a sales team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Demonstrates a passion for hospitality and customer service

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and train the sales team to exceed revenue targets
  • Conduct direct sales through various channels including calls and networking
  • Build and sustain relationships with key accounts to ensure loyalty
  • Negotiate contracts and manage RFPs for corporate and group clients
  • Create and deliver compelling sales presentations and marketing promotions
  • Analyze market trends and account productivity to capture market share
  • Collaborate with hotel departments for seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Performance Based Bonus
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director of Sales

Full time employees are eligible for these benefits:
  • 401k
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Performance Based Bonus

Department: Sales and Marketing

Reports to: General Manager and Area Director of Sales

Position Summary

As a Director of Sales with Huntington Hotel Group, an award-winning hospitality management company, you'll be responsible for driving revenue growth while leading and inspiring a high-performing sales team. In this dynamic role, you'll dedicate approximately 65% of your time to direct sales efforts and 35% to team leadership and strategy-developing promotions, negotiating contracts, establishing rates, and maximizing revenue opportunities across corporate, group, and leisure markets. We're seeking a proven leader with a passion for hospitality sales, a track record of motivating teams, and the ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, motivate, train, and coach the sales team to achieve and exceed revenue goals.
  • Drive direct sales efforts through phone calls, emails, client appointments, site tours, and networking opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top accounts, ensuring trust, loyalty, and repeat business.
  • Negotiate and manage corporate and group contracts, including national account protocols and annual RFPs.
  • Develop and deliver sales presentations, marketing promotions, and FAM trips to showcase the hotel and generate new business.
  • Monitor account production, evaluate market trends, and leverage reports and tools to capture market share.
  • Establish competitive rates and implement effective strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
  • Collaborate with all hotel departments to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.
  • Prepare weekly sales recaps, manage sales budgets, and actively participate in hotel and corporate meetings.
  • Represent the hotel at trade shows, conventions, and industry events to promote the brand and develop business opportunities.


Candidate Profile
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a results-driven sales team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in client presentations and negotiations.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional, polished appearance in line with hotel dress standards.
  • Flexible, self-motivated, and committed to achieving goals with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates a passion for hospitality by anticipating needs and creating exceptional experiences.


Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of hotel sales experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals in the hospitality industry.


Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and reach throughout the day.
  • Capable of lifting up to 30 lbs. as needed.
  • Some travel required to attend client meetings, industry events, and corporate sales functions.


FLSA: exempt

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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