Director of Sales

Director of Sales Location: Houston, Texas Reports to: General Manager/Corporate Sales Department Supervises: Property Sales Department FLSA: Exempt | Status: Full‑time | Pay Range: $110,000–$120,000 Job Summary The Director of Sales is responsible for supervising the overall sales efforts of the hotel, developing new accounts, maintaining existing ones, and implementing sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue and guest satisfaction. This role manages the sales team, collaborates with other departments to ensure successful execution of sales and marketing plans, and works toward achieving profit goals. Essential Functions and Duties Supervise sales staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, and development. Qualify prospective leads and implement sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue. Lead rate and inventory management, working with franchise revenue‑management services. Oversee hotel and franchise marketing initiatives within budgetary guidelines. Build and maintain client relationships to generate group, transient, and convention business. Manage advertising efforts and ensure compliance with the hotel’s marketing plan. Attend high‑profile hotel events and civic meetings to build rapport with local leaders and drive business. Schedule group rooms, conventions, and business activities, ensuring smooth execution. Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless service for clients and guests. Collaborate with the General Manager to develop and update the hotel’s marketing plan and budget. Ensure sales activities meet or exceed profit goals and maintain departmental budgets. Conduct weekly sales and staff meetings, preparing reports such as Sales Call Reports and Market Share Analysis. Required Experience, Education, and Skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience. Minimum of 4 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably in a leadership role. Strong understanding of sales strategies, revenue management, and marketing initiatives. Proven ability to lead and manage a sales team, with experience in hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration. Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office for managing accounts, reports, and sales performance. Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with experience in budgeting and forecasting. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local business leaders, and team members. Work Environment Primarily office‑based with occasional travel to meet clients and attend events. Frequent interaction with clients, team members, and hotel leadership requires flexibility in communication and scheduling. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs and client demands. Equal Employment Opportunity Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements. Benefits Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stonebridge Companies