Hotel Director of Sales - Staybridge Suites Kansas City - Independence

Staybridge Suites Kansas City–Independence is looking for a motivated, outgoing sales professional to join our team as Director of Sales. If you enjoy building relationships, connecting with local businesses, and turning new opportunities into lasting partnerships, this could be a great next step in your hospitality sales career. As Director of Sales, you'll work closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team to grow corporate, group, government, and extended-stay business. We're looking for someone who is comfortable getting out into the community, meeting new clients, and actively developing business throughout the Kansas City and Independence markets. What You'll Do

• Develop new business to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Prospect for corporate, government, group, and extended-stay accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and existing clients.
• Conduct outside sales calls, client visits, networking, and community outreach.
• Respond to sales inquiries and identify opportunities to convert leads into business.
• Conduct hotel tours and presentations for prospective clients.
• Negotiate rates and agreements within established guidelines.
• Maintain accurate account information, sales activity, and forecasts.
• Participate in revenue meetings and work with hotel leadership to identify new sales opportunities.
• Represent the hotel at local networking and community events.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts to encourage repeat business.

What We're Looking For

• Hotel sales experience is preferred, but candidates with relevant hospitality, business development, or outside sales experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with corporate, group, extended-stay, or business-to-business sales is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable prospecting and developing new business.
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own schedule and priorities.
• Professional, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with hotel leadership.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn hotel sales systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Why Join Our Team? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the sales efforts for an established extended-stay hotel while building relationships throughout the local business community. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence the hotel's growth and develop your hospitality sales career with MH Hospitality. Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Hotel Discounts
• Professional growth opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time
• Primarily weekday/business hours
• Some evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required for networking events or business needs
• Local travel required for sales calls and community outreach

Work Location: In Person – Staybridge Suites Kansas City–Independence