Director of Sales & Marketing

Join the leadership team at one of Houston's most distinctive properties, where innovation meets understated luxury. Blossom Hotel Houston is preparing to transition into the Hilton Curio Collection -a handpicked portfolio of remarkable, independent hotels that embody the spirit of their destination. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary Director of Sales & Marketing to shape and elevate our commercial success as we enter a new chapter under Hilton's luxury lifestyle flag.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning operator of lifestyle and luxury hotels throughout North America, and offers robust compensation, incentive, and benefits packages, along with a clear path for career development and advancement. Our culture is rooted in celebrating individuality, empowerment, and excellence.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

We're seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to guide our sales and marketing efforts while fostering a performance-oriented, collaborative culture. The Director of Sales & Marketing will lead a team of talented sales and catering professionals, working closely with revenue, digital, and brand teams to activate a comprehensive commercial strategy that drives awareness, demand, and revenue across all segments.

• Develop and execute a sales and marketing strategy aligned with Hilton Curio Collection standards, tailored to Blossom's unique identity and Houston location.
• Lead the commercial team across group, business transient, catering, and leisure segments, ensuring consistent focus on revenue generation, customer acquisition, and long-term relationship development.
• Oversee brand integration efforts, including training and activation of all Hilton sales systems, channels, and marketing platforms (e.g., Cvent, WeddingWire, AllSeated, etc.).
• Partner with revenue and digital marketing teams to optimize performance through pricing, promotions, and third-party channel strategies.
• Deliver compelling and brand-aligned messaging, promotions, and presentations to prospective clients and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage market intelligence to refine strategies and proactively identify new opportunities in corporate, association, social, and lifestyle segments.
• Champion the Curio Collection's spirit of individuality and sense of place, ensuring our positioning resonates with discerning travelers and local audiences.
• Foster a culture of coaching, accountability, and innovation within the sales and catering team.
• Represent the hotel in the community, attending networking events and building strong local partnerships.
• Collaborate with ownership to provide transparent reporting on KPIs, budget performance, pace, and pipeline development.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 2+ years of experience in a Director-level sales and marketing role, preferably in a lifestyle or boutique luxury hotel.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a sales team with a focus on both strategic execution and tactical agility.
• Experience with Hilton systems, tools, and commercial programs is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in presenting to ownership and brand leadership.
• A passion for design, culture, culinary experiences, and community-aligned with the Curio Collection brand DNA.
• Local Houston market experience preferred.