Director of Sales- Hotel Longmont, Longmont, CO
About The Position
Join us for an exciting new hotel opening in early summer: Hotel Longmont in Longmont, Colorado! This is a unique opportunity to be part of the pre-opening team, build the operational foundation, and play a key role in bringing the guest experience to life. Hotel Longmont is a boutique lifestyle hotel currently under development in downtown Longmont, Colorado, designed to serve both business and leisure travelers with a modern, locally inspired experience. The property will feature 84 guest rooms and suites, complemented by a rooftop bar and restaurant, as well as approximately 2,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space—positioning it as a key hospitality anchor in the city’s growing downtown district.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of hotel sales experience required
- Strong understanding of hotel revenue drivers, segmentation, and commercial strategy
- Knowledge of travel industry trends, local market dynamics, and economic factors
- Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close new business
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering sales presentations and proposals
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions quickly
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- Proficiency in hotel systems, including CRM, PMS, and revenue management tools
Nice To Haves
- prior Director of Sales experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of the Annual Sales & Marketing Plan aligned with revenue goals and market opportunities
- Drive total hotel revenue through strategic management of group, transient, and catering/event segments
- Develop and implement sales strategies that increase awareness, demand, and market share
- Partner with the General Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Analyze competitive data, demand trends, and market conditions to inform pricing and business mix strategies
- Direct and manage all sales activities to ensure achievement of revenue targets and performance goals
- Prepare and deliver monthly forecasts, reports, and performance insights
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, accounts, and community partners
- Represent the hotel in the local market through networking, events, and industry engagement
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure seamless execution of group and event business
- Maintain accurate data and reporting within CRM, PMS, and revenue systems
- Lead, coach, and develop the sales team, fostering accountability and performance
- Maintain a visible presence within the hotel to support team members and client relationships
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Hotel employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
