Director of Sales

Lady D; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Company Match

Travel Discounts

Professional Development

Referral & Bonus Programs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

HHM Hotels seeks a dynamic Director of Sales for its upcoming luxury lifestyle property in Manhattan. You will spearhead pre-opening sales strategy and launch efforts, driving revenue through direct channels, e-commerce, and key partnerships.

Lead a team, build strategic relationships with top accounts and community partners, and analyze market data to ensure the hotel exceeds its revenue goals while upholding the brand's lifestyle positioning.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.
• Proven sales leadership in a lifestyle hotel or comparable high-end property in NYC.
• Experience with hotel pre-opening and launch phases is highly preferred.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, sales software, and Access database tools.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening sales strategy and launch phases.
• Develop and execute a sophisticated sales and marketing plan to maximize revenue.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with key accounts and community partners.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing sales team.
• Monitor market trends and adjust plans to meet marketing goals.

Skills

Sales leadership

Lifestyle hotel experience

Public relations

Community marketing

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Sales software

Access database

Job description

Opportunity: Director of Sales | Luxury & Lifestyle **New Opening**

HHM Hotels is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sales for our highly anticipated lifestyle hotel currently under development in the heart of Manhattan. As a key leader for this premier New York property, you will spearhead the pre-opening sales strategy and launch phases. You will be responsible for developing and executing a sophisticated sales and marketing plan that establishes a dominant presence in the competitive NYC landscape, maximizing revenue through direct sales, e-commerce, and high-profile community partnerships.

Your Growth Path

Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales

Your Focus

• Strategic Launch: Lead the pre-opening sales efforts by developing comprehensive strategic plans that incorporate all business segments and align with the hotel’s lifestyle positioning.
• Revenue Generation: Achieve annual hotel revenue goals by identifying customer business requirements and crafting tailored offers that increase market share.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain high-level relationships with key accounts and community partners to drive customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Leadership: Interview, select, and mentor a high-performing sales team, modeling professional selling techniques and fostering a commitment to HHM core values.
• Market Analysis: Use internal and external data to monitor objectives, identify sales trends, and take proactive action to correct any shortfalls against the marketing plan.

Your Background And Skills

• Four-year college degree required; advanced coursework in business, marketing, or communications is a plus.
• Proven sales leadership experience in a lifestyle hotel or comparable high-end NYC property.
• Experience in hotel pre-opening and launch phases is highly preferred.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, sales software, and access database tools.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to negotiate complex terms that satisfy both internal and external requirements.

HHM Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and 401k Company Match.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts and Technology Reimbursements.
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program.
• Educational and Professional Development.
• Referral Bonus Program and Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives.

Work Environment and Context

• Requires sitting for extended periods and using hands/fingers to operate a keyboard.
• Involves bending, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Moderate local travel required to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.

What We Believe

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