Assistant Director of Sales

Sage Hospitality•Denver, CO

37d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel located in the heart of Cherry Creek, is searching for an enthusiastic and results-driven Assistant Director of Sales to support our high-performing Sales and Events team. This role is perfect for a proactive hospitality professional who loves building relationships, chasing opportunities, and collaborating across teams. The Assistant Director of Sales will help drive group and event revenue, support day-to-day sales efforts, and play a hands-on role in delivering memorable, elevated experiences for our clients and guests. Interested in taking the next step in your hospitality sales career? Apply today and join a team that’s inspired, connected, and driven to deliver exceptional results. At Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel we cater to travelers desiring an elegant and inspirational stay and invite locals to enjoy the renowned Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge restaurant. Take a seat and let the Latin American flavors at Toro transport you. In the tradition of South American convivial dining culture, Toro features a ceviche bar, small plates and fresh locally sourced ingredients. We are your inspiration for uncovering new experiences within our community, where boutique shopping and exquisite attractions are just steps away. Discover endless opportunities with Hotel Clio, the muse of Cherry Creek. At Hotel Clio, part of Sage Hospitality Group, we seek innovative leaders with a disruptive spirit, not just job seekers. We're looking for power players eager to rise to the top. Sage offers opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment, emphasizing the aspects that keep us human and happy. We aim to attract and retain associates engaged in our culture, passionate about hospitality, and excited to enrich lives one experience at a time. Founded on bold individuality, Sage has created some of the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and experiences, thanks to people like you who follow their own path, are eager to learn, and love their community. We embrace uniqueness in both guest experiences and team member treatment, fostering a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. Apply today and join us at Hotel Clio. You belong here! Application open until 2/28/26 or until filled. Job Overview The Assistant Director of Sales is a senior level sales manager with hotel experience and leader of associates. Reporting to the Director of Sales, may directly or indirectly lead sales & events staff and manage select accounts. Achieves revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
4+ years of hotel sales experience
Requires knowledge of general sales techniques, yield management, and customer service skills.
Requires the ability to hear, speak, read and write English fluently.
Requires 12th grade level mathematics, spelling and reading skills.
Requires effective business writing skills.
Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, and operate basic office equipment.
Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions
Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
Work on more than one task at a time.
Develop strong internal and customer relationships.
Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
Solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.
Targets appointment-oriented sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan.
Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver's license in order to make sales calls.
Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.
Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts.
Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.
Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.
Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to service client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.
Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating a minimum 90% work time on direct sales efforts.
Controls expenses including travel on the property's behalf in order to minimize hotel costs.
Represents themselves, the hotel and Sage Hospitality Resources with the highest level of integrity.
A service-focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all coworkers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
Display a neat, clean and business-like appearance at all times.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sales incentive plan as defined by Sage
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Unlimited Paid Time off plan
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Great discounts on Marriott + Sage Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
One hot meal per-shift in associate cafetería
Free covered garage parking
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.