Director of Sales
About The Position
The Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa is undergoing a $50 million transformation and complete repositioning, creating a fresh, elevated experience designed to establish the property as one of the premier destinations in the market. As Director of Sales and Marketing, you will have the opportunity to help shape that future—building demand, growing revenue, developing new relationships, strengthening the hotel's market position, and creating a high-performing sales culture. This is an ideal opportunity for a proven sales and marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the freedom and resources to make a meaningful impact. The role involves leading and growing a dynamic sales and catering operation, developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, and driving various types of business including group, corporate, catering, wedding, social, and special events. You will also be responsible for building relationships with key accounts, positioning the hotel as a premier destination, leading and coaching the sales and catering team, creating innovative sales strategies, and partnering with hotel leadership to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. A key aspect of this role is to help establish the hotel's new identity and market positioning as the transformation unfolds.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in hotel sales and marketing
- Strong knowledge of group, catering, corporate, and social sales
- A successful track record of generating revenue and developing new business
- Experience leading and developing sales professionals
- Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- A creative approach to sales and marketing
- A passion for weddings, galas, meetings, events, and hospitality
- The entrepreneurial mindset to see an opportunity and turn it into results
- The energy, confidence, and drive to lead during a major hotel transformation
- Exceptional sales leader to make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a dynamic sales and catering operation
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies
- Drive group, corporate, catering, wedding, social, and special-event business
- Build relationships with key corporate, association, social, and community accounts
- Position the hotel as a premier destination for weddings, galas, corporate events, meetings, and celebrations
- Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing sales and catering team
- Create innovative sales strategies that differentiate the property in a competitive market
- Partner closely with hotel leadership and operations to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction
- Help establish the hotel's new identity and market positioning as the transformation unfolds
- Write your own path and leave your mark on a property entering an exciting new chapter
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Competitive Bonus Plan
- Major $50 Million Property Transformation
- Significant Opportunity for Career Growth
- The Ability to Build, Create, and Lead
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
