Director of Sales

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA options

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel and travel discounts

Daily pay options

Employee incentives

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Director of Sales for a Hilton-affiliated hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This fully onsite role focuses on leading strategic sales initiatives across corporate, group, leisure markets and travel partnerships.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will mentor the sales team, expand market share, and collaborate with revenue management to optimize performance. The position offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven hotel sales experience with outside sales and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to secure new accounts across corporate, group, and leisure segments.
• Experience mentoring or leading sales team members.
• Familiar with Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Knoxville markets; Hilton-brand experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sales strategies to increase hotel revenue.
• Generate new business through prospecting, visits, events, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate accounts and travel partners.
• Mentor and support the sales team and hotel leadership.
• Collaborate with GM and revenue management to identify opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales reports and market intelligence.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Outside sales

Revenue generation

Client relationship management

Team leadership / mentoring

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Hotel sales systems familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel sales systems

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Sales on behalf of an established hospitality management company operating a distinctive Hilton-affiliated hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This exciting opportunity is fully onsite and offers the chance to lead sales initiatives in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Sales will lead strategic sales initiatives, drive revenue growth, and strengthen relationships across corporate, group, leisure, and travel markets. This position is ideal for a proactive hospitality sales professional who thrives on developing new business, building community partnerships, and leading a high-performing sales function. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director will play a key role in expanding market share, mentoring team members, and supporting the hotel's continued success.

PERKS

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $80,000-95,000 annually, with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates.
• Performance Incentives: Opportunity to earn a 20% performance-based bonus, paid quarterly.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Benefits: Paid time off, vacation, hotel and travel discounts, and additional employee perks.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow with an established hospitality organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute proactive sales strategies to increase hotel revenue, achieve performance goals, and strengthen competitive market share.
• Generate new business through direct prospecting, client visits, networking, sales presentations, property tours, and community engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate accounts, group organizers, SMERF organizations, tour operators, travel partners, and other key market segments.
• Lead, mentor, and support the hotel's Executive Meeting Manager while promoting accountability, collaboration, and excellent client service.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, revenue management, and hospitality leadership to evaluate business opportunities, identify market trends, and optimize sales performance.
• Maintain accurate sales reports, account activity, client communications, and competitive market intelligence to support business development efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hotel sales experience with a strong background in proactive business development, outside sales, and revenue generation.
• Proven ability to cultivate client relationships, secure new accounts, and develop business across corporate, group, and hospitality markets.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting sales team members, with the ability to motivate others and drive results.
• Familiarity with the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Knoxville hospitality markets preferred; Hilton-branded hotel experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and negotiation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant hotel sales systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This full-time, direct hire opportunity offers an anticipated annual base salary of $80,000-95,000, with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates, along with a 20% performance-based bonus opportunity, paid quarterly and tied to hotel financial performance.
• The comprehensive benefits package includes medical insurance with HSA options, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, vacation, tuition reimbursement, hotel and travel discounts, daily pay options, and additional employee incentives.
• The position is fully onsite in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with a typical Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule and occasional flexibility for business events.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.