OpenTable

Senior Director, Restaurant Sales and Services

OpenTable • $190K — $210K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in sales leadership, preferably as Sr. Director or Director.
  • Successful track record managing complex, high-value sales in technology, SaaS, or start-up sectors.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant industry dynamics and customer behaviors.
  • Advanced analytical skills, especially in data-driven decision-making and P&L management.
  • Excellent communication skills, adept at managing multiple initiatives and willing to travel 30-50%.
  • MBA preferred but equivalent experience is considered.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue and customer growth with full P&L accountability.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing team of district managers and sales leaders.
  • Implement technology innovations to enhance the sales process and customer experience.
  • Provide strategic leadership, collaborating with product, marketing, finance, and operations teams.
  • Perform data analysis and sales modeling to inform resource allocation and growth strategies.
  • Represent the organization as a leader in the industry and manage high-value account escalations.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options for up to 20 days per year.
  • Mental health focus with company-paid therapy and Headspace subscriptions.
  • Annual full company-wide week off for team recharge.
  • Generous paid vacation and time off for your birthday.
  • Paid volunteer time to contribute to the community.
  • Career growth opportunities including development dollars and leadership initiatives.
  • Access to extensive e-learning resources.
  • Travel discounts available for employees.
  • Diverse employee resource groups for support and networking.
  • Comprehensive retirement and health plans.
Full Job Description
About the Job

As the Sr. Director, Restaurant Sales & Service for our US Growth business unit, you will serve as a strategic, cross-functional leader driving the expansion and health of our restaurant network in growth markets across the US. In this highly impactful role, you will spearhead a technology-led sales organization, utilizing data to optimize resources and accelerate scalable revenue growth through new acquisitions and account retention. By empowering a diverse team of district managers and sales leaders, you will own the end-to-end customer experience and rethink strategies to turn roadblocks into breakthroughs. You will also serve as a key business partner to the executive team, shaping pricing strategies and corporate initiatives while representing the organization as an industry leader.

Responsibilities
  • Drive revenue growth, customer acquisition, and account retention across US Growth business with full P&L responsibility and a generalist mindset.
  • Develop, mentor, and nurture a high-performing, dispersed team of Directors and District Managers who lead pre and post-sales teams in a hybrid sales model.
  • Source and implement technology-driven innovations to continuously improve the sales process and customer experience from pre-sale to post-sale.
  • Provide strategic cross-departmental leadership by partnering with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to influence corporate initiatives and pricing strategies.
  • Utilize deep data analysis and sales modeling to draw actionable insights, optimize resource allocation, and adapt tactical plans for scalable growth.
  • Represent the organization as an industry leader and primary point of escalation for high-value accounts, navigating complex market dynamics and competitive threats.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 10+ years of sales leadership experience as a Sr. Director or Director, building and leading business development teams or running business units.
  • Proven track record of consistent sales success managing complex, high-value sales cycles with key or national accounts in a fast-paced technology, SaaS, or start-up environment.
  • Deep understanding of the restaurant industry and customer trends, with the ability to translate market dynamics into tactical business plans.
  • Advanced analytical and strategic skills with a demonstrated ability in data-driven decision modeling, financial forecasting, and P&L management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead multiple time-sensitive initiatives in parallel and travel 30-50% across US markets.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven ability to lead with an entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a positive, autonomous, and accountable team environment.
  • Experience navigating unstructured environments while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and scaling operations.
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and adaptability to resolve conflicts, foster team motivation, and drive cross-functional alignment.

Benefits and Perks
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Focus on mental health and well-being:
    • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
    • Company-paid subscription to Headspace
    • Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Focus on your career growth:
    • Development Dollars
    • Leadership development
    • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive retirement and health plans

Note for MA applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equity Eligibility & Quarterly Bonus Eligibility

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States based role is $190,000 - $210,000 plus quarterly sales bonus.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual equity grant.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

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About OpenTable

OpenTable is an online restaurant-reservation service company. It provides online reservations at about 54,000 restaurants around the world seating some 30 million diners monthly. The company was founded in San Francisco, California in 1998. Reservations are free to end users; the company charges restaurants monthly and per-reservation fees for their use of the system. In addition to online reservations, OpenTable offers restaurant management software for table management, guest management, and reservation management. OpenTable went public on the NASDAQ in 2009, and in 2014 it was acquired by Priceline Group for $2.6 billion.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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