Director of Sales

Columbia Sussex Corporation
Irving, TX
Category Sales
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director of Sales is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue growth, building and maintaining key client relationships, and positioning the hotel competitively within the market.

What You Will Do

The Director of Sales will develop and execute the hotel's overall sales strategy, establish and communicate departmental sales goals, identify new business opportunities, drive revenue production, and develop and maintain relationships with key accounts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong relationship builder, and hands-on leader who can motivate a sales team, identify new business opportunities, and consistently deliver measurable results.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hotel sales leadership experience preferred
  • Previous Director of Sales or senior hotel sales management experience preferred
  • Experience in a full-service hotel environment strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of hotel sales, revenue management, and market segmentation
  • Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a sales team
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong financial, analytical, and organizational abilities
  • Ability to analyze market trends, production reports, and revenue opportunities
  • Experience with Marriott sales systems and hotel technology platforms preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
  • Professional appearance and strong business presence

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • company-paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Vision
  • Critical Illness
  • Accidental
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • free hotel rooms
  • hotel discounts
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