Director of Sales
About The Position
The Stamford Marriott is seeking an energetic, driven, and strategic Director of Sales and Marketing to lead commercial efforts during a $50 million transformation and repositioning of the property. The role will help shape the hotel's future by building demand, growing revenue, developing relationships, strengthening market position, and creating a high-performing sales culture. The position leads a sales and catering operation and develops and executes sales and marketing strategies. It drives group, corporate, catering, wedding, social, and special-event business; builds key corporate, association, social, and community relationships; and positions the hotel as a destination for weddings, galas, corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. The director leads and develops the sales and catering team, differentiates the property in a competitive market, partners with hotel leadership and operations to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction, and helps establish the hotel's identity and market positioning during its transformation.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for selling experiences, building relationships, driving revenue, and developing people.
- A proven sales and marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Competitive bonus plan.
- Significant opportunity for career growth.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
