Director of Sales

Peachtree Group Hospitality Management•McKinney, TX

29d

About The Position

Peachtree Group is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment management, lending, and servicing platform. The company owns, operates, manages, and develops hotels and invests in hotel- and other commercial real estate-related assets throughout the United States. Through its affiliate, Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, Peachtree manages the performance of 100+ hotels across 27 brands with 14,000+ rooms in 26 states. Join Peachtree Group at the ground level as we bring the brand-new AC Hotel in McKinney, Texas to life! Opening Summer 2026, this is your chance to be part of something exciting from day one — helping build the team, shape the culture, and create the guest experience that will define this property for years to come. If you thrive in fresh, collaborative environments and love the energy of opening a new hotel, you’ll fit right in with us. Position Overview: As the opening Director of Sales, you are the market storyteller, relationship architect, and revenue generator who will drive every facet of our commercial success. You thrive in the excitement of new openings, embrace creativity, and build partnerships that last. Your work will lay the foundation for the hotel’s identity, team culture, and long-term success.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
3+ years of hotel sales leadership experience, preferably with major brands (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.).
Opening experience highly preferred but not required—an entrepreneurial, self-starting approach is essential.
Strong local or regional market knowledge is a plus.
Proven ability to drive revenue, negotiate effectively, and manage key accounts.
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Creative problem-solving, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced opening environment.
Professionalism, integrity, and a passion for hospitality.
Delphi FDC, Profit Sword, and Hospitality (Brand) Systems

Nice To Haves

Opening experience highly preferred but not required—an entrepreneurial, self-starting approach is essential.
Strong local or regional market knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the hotel’s pre-opening and opening sales strategy across corporate, group, leisure, and local negotiated segments.
Establish key sales systems, standard operating procedures, and best practices from the ground up.
Position AC Hotel McKinney as the preferred destination through proactive outreach, sales missions, networking events, and community engagement.
Cultivate strong relationships with local businesses, chambers, CVBs, travel planners, and corporate accounts.
Achieve revenue goals through targeted sales plans, account management, and effective pricing strategies.
Partner closely with Revenue Management and Marketing to activate demand and optimize top-line performance.
Build an energetic, high-performing sales culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Provide coaching, development, and mentorship to future sales team members as the hotel continues to grow.
Represent the AC brand with sophistication, clarity, and purpose—bringing “The Perfectly Precise Hotel” to life in every client interaction.
Ensure all sales messaging reflects brand standards while aligning with Peachtree’s service-forward values.
Collaborate closely with the General Manager, regional teams, and pre-opening task force to ensure readiness for soft opening and grand opening.
Oversee the creation of sales collateral, group contracts, rate loading, and all commercial systems setup.