Hotel Director Of Sales - Ark Hospitality

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in hospitality. We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales to spearhead our property’s sales and marketing initiatives. This key leadership position is responsible for designing and implementing sales strategies that drive revenue growth, expand market share, and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and the local community.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in hotel sales and a genuine commitment to service excellence. You will lead sales efforts across multiple segments, manage RFP processes, analyze performance trends, and collaborate with the operations and revenue teams to optimize occupancy and profitability. This position blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, providing a unique opportunity to influence both the hotel’s financial success and guest satisfaction.

If you’re a driven, relationship-focused sales professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team! Compensation:

$70,000 - $75,000 annually + health benefits - bonus & commission

Responsibilities:

• Represent the hotel professionally at client meetings, trade shows, and industry events to enhance brand reputation and drive business.
• Actively engage in local market outreach through direct sales calls, client visits, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and key account performance to uncover new business opportunities.
• Lead all hotel sales and marketing activities to meet or exceed revenue, productivity, and booking goals.
• Develop and execute effective sales plans for all market segments and territories.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing plan to grow occupancy, ADR, and long-term room nights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key local demand generators, including: construction and trades, corporate and project-based business, relocation and housing agencies, and healthcare, education, and government accounts
• Actively prospect new business through in-person sales calls, networking, site visits, and community engagement
• Negotiate and manage local corporate and project contracts
• Collaborate with the General Manager and revenue team to optimize pricing, length-of-stay strategies, and account production
• Track and report on sales activity, pipelines, and performance metrics
• Position Everhome Suites Yuma as the preferred choice for extended-stay travelers in the market

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of on-property hotel sales experience, with prior Director-level or senior sales manager experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding revenue goals within the hospitality industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest service and fostering positive client partnerships.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.

About Company

Our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in hospitality. We are passionate about owner results with proven systems, talent, and intentional culture to fuel optimal outcomes. Get on board with all things Everhome Suites Yuma!