Pre-Opening Director of Sales & Marketing

The Crescent Hotels Group; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a visionary Director of Sales & Marketing for The Clayfield Hotel, opening in early 2026. This luxury destination in Niagara-on-the-Lake requires a candidate with strong sales skills and experience in the hospitality industry. The role emphasizes maximizing revenue and leading the hotel's successful launch while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary and sales incentive plan

Benefit plan for eligible associates & family

RRSP matching program

Discounts with Crescent properties

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as Director of Sales & Marketing or equivalent.
• Hyatt experience is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by proactively selling all facets of the hotel.
• Lead the pre-opening and successful launch of the new hotel.
• Develop and implement sales strategies for luxury destination.

Skills

Sales Presentation

Coaching

Maximizing Revenue

Job description

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Opening in early 2026, The Clayfield Hotel – part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection – is seeking a visionary Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the pre-opening and successful launch of this luxury destination in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Nestled in the heart of wine country and designed as a four-season retreat, The Clayfield is defined by its elevated guest experiences, immersive programming, and a refined brand identity that evolves with each season. From exclusive cultural events to curated partnerships the hotel will offer rich, locally rooted programming that blends sophistication with authenticity.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Keen understanding of tactics to maximize revenue by proactively selling all facets of the hotel
• Persuasive verbal and written sales presentation abilities, and able to coach other to do the same
• 3-5 years' experience as a hotel Director of Sales & Marketing or equivalent experience
• Hyatt experience is a PLUS.
• Working knowledge of corporate, business and social sales and RFP processes.

We are committed to providing you with

1. Competitive salary and sales incentive plan
2. Benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
3. RRSP matching program for eligible associates
4. Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts