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Senior Director of Sales

$120k

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES

Confidential Search | Washington, DC

Position Overview

Gecko Hospitality is conducting a confidential executive search for a dynamic Senior Director of Sales to lead revenue generation efforts for one of Washington, DC's premier upscale entertainment and event destinations. This leader will oversee event sales for corporate events, weddings, social celebrations and private functions while leading a high-performing sales team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop Event Sales Managers; generate and close new business; maintain an active book of business; drive prospecting and networking; analyze sales performance; coach team members; partner with operations; and implement revenue growth strategies.

Ideal Candidate Background

Proven success in hospitality, entertainment, hotel, restaurant, or event venue sales. Experience with high-volume revenue goals of $1M+ annually. Strong corporate event sales background preferred. Hands-on leadership style with coaching, accountability, and outbound prospecting expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

Generous base salary, top-tier benefits package, above-average commission structure, professional development opportunities, and realistic earnings potential exceeding $120,000 annually.

Confidential Application Process

To learn more about this confidential opportunity, please send a professional resume in confidence to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Tom Bull
Award-Winning Executive Hospitality Recruiter
Gecko Hospitality \nCompany Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

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