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A leading hotel management group is seeking a Regional Director of Sales & Marketing to oversee the pre-opening strategies for four new hotels in Canada and the U.S. This role involves developing comprehensive marketing plans, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring a successful market entry. Candidates should have extensive experience in hospitality marketing and a strong understanding of sales strategies. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the opportunity to build and lead a team in a dynamic environment.
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing (Hotel Pre-opening)
Vancouver, BC
For 4, soon to open Hotels.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Sales & Marketing to overseeing and execute a multi-property marketing strategy supporting four soon to open hotels in Richmond BC, Toronto ON, and San Diego CA. This is a rare opportunity to be part our team and to lead the building of the business pre/post opening and bringing a new hospitality destination to life.
The Role:
As the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, youwill play a key role in launching 4 new hotel properties in Canada and the U.S.( scheduled to open in 2026) by developing and executing pre-opening sales strategies and marketing plans. This position will work closely with corporate teams, property leaders, and third-party vendors to build brand awareness, generate demand, and ensure a seamless entry into the market. The role will provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to property-level Sales & Marketing teams.
Responsibilities:
×Develop and implement comprehensive pre-opening sales and marketing strategies for the 4 new hotel openings across the region which adds to our existing portfolio of 4 hotels.
×Generate early awareness and bookings through local business development, event partnerships, and outreach to key accounts.
×Build and manage a pre-opening timeline for marketing deliverables, sales activities, pre-selling, digital presence, and collateral development. (brochures, brand collateral, radio, advertising).
×Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform pricing, positioning, promotional tactics.
×Manage local marketing activations including seasonal promotions, grand openings, and community partnerships.
×Collaborate with revenue management on opening rate strategy and forecasting.
×Work closely with property-level leadership to train on brand standards, sales messaging, and marketing tools.
×Prepare monthly reports on pre-opening progress, KPIs,& ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment).
×Support transition of responsibilities to on-site Sales & Marketing team post-opening.
×Partner with sales team to support demand generation, group business & event marketing.
×Work with Marketing managers to develop website content, social media, email marketing, and digital advertising.
×Ensure brand compliance across all materials while tailoring messaging to reflect each property’s voice and audience.
×Develop marketing strategies and promotions for onsite restaurants in conjunction with F&B team.
Requirements:
×Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or related field an asset.
×7+ years of progressive marketing experience at branded properties in the hospitality industry, multi-property or regional oversight an asset, plus 5 years of Sales experience (required)
×Strong understanding of hotel marketing, distribution channels, and revenue-driving tactics.
×Digital marketing platforms, content management systems, CRM tools, and OTA strategies.
×Creative thinker with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
×Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
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What We Offer:
·Competitive salary + performance bonuses
·Opportunity to build and lead your own team
·A collaborative ownership group with a clear long-term vision
·Creative input on marketing, strategies and vision.
·Benefits: Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking
·Schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekends as needed
·Location: Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6 (required)
·Work Location: On-site/ In person
If interested please email resume to Rick Chad rac@chadman.com