Director of Sales

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Coury Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. The Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel 55 Chicago leads the sales and marketing team to achieve revenue goals and expand the hotel's customer base. This role is responsible for developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth. What you'll get to do * Develop and execute sales and marketing plans to increase revenue and market share * Lead and manage a team of sales and marketing professionals to achieve sales targets * Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners to drive business growth * Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and challenges * Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of sales and marketing strategies Skills and Experience * Proven experience in sales and marketing leadership roles, preferably in the hospitality industry * Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles, including market research and analysis * Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a team * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships * Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activity, and develop effective sales and marketing strategies * Experience with sales and marketing software, including CRM systems and marketing automation tools * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 annually This company is an equal opportunity employer. frnch1