Director of Sales

Home 2 Suites Oxford; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

PTO

Dental coverage

Job summary

Home2 Suites Oxford is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales to drive revenue growth for our property. You will develop and execute strategic sales plans, manage corporate, group, and leisure accounts, and build a robust pipeline to boost occupancy and room nights.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with hospitality experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and a hands‑on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level sales leadership within hospitality.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across rooms and meeting spaces.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while managing existing corporate, group, and leisure accounts.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships through proposals, contracts, and presentations.
• Represent the hotel at community events, networking functions, and Oxford activities.
• Collaborate with hotel staff and leadership to support the property's success.

Skills

Executive sales leadership

Contract writing

Relationship building

Hospitality industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Director of Sales

Home2 Suited by Hilton Oxford, MS

Home2 Suites by Hilton Oxford is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to lead revenue growth for our property. In this role you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets across room nights and meeting room rental while keeping ownership and leadership informed on progress toward those goals. You will identify new business opportunities, manage existing accounts, and build a strong pipeline of corporate, group, and leisure bookings that drive consistent occupancy and revenue performance. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder at heart with a deep understanding of the hospitality industry and local market landscape. You will cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships by taking the time to understand each customer's business objectives and needs. Clear and effective communication with hotel staff, potential clients, and hotel guests is essential to success in this role, as is the ability to think critically and make sound, independent decisions that are in the best interest of the hotel. Strong professional writing skills are a must, as you will be responsible for crafting emails, proposals and contracts that are compelling, accurate, and strategically smart for the business. This role extends beyond the office as you will actively represent Home2 Suites at community events, networking functions, and occasional after hours engagements throughout Oxford. Above all, we are looking for a true team player who leads by example, is willing to roll up their sleeves, and understands that the success of the hotel is a collective effort. If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for hospitality and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Team Members get access to Hilton's worldwide employee discounts. We also offer health, dental, vision, life, and other comprehensive insurance plans. Employees qualify for PTO as well.

Some responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across room nights and meeting room rental
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while managing existing corporate, group, and leisure accounts
• Build and nurture strong client relationships through professional proposals, contracts, and compelling presentations
• Represent the hotel at community events, networking functions, and occasional after hours engagements throughout Oxford
• Manage and maintain the hotel's Facebook and Instagram pages in accordance with Hilton's brand standards and guidelines
• Collaborate closely with hotel staff and leadership as a hands‑on team player to support the overall success of the property

Skills

• Proven experience as a Director of Sales or similar executive role
• Experience in contract writing and execution
• Knowledge of hotel processes and functions (HR, procurement, operations, brand standards etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving aptitude

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts
• Holidays as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

LRC2 Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.