Director of Sales Hospitality NOLA

NOLA GATEWAY OPCO LLC; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to drive revenue across multiple hotels in the New Orleans area. The role involves developing relationships, executing sales strategies, and achieving revenue targets in a dynamic market. Candidates should have significant hotel sales experience, preferably with Marriott or Wyndham brands. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel sales, specifically within the New Orleans market.
• Prior experience with Marriott and/or Wyndham brands is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sales strategy for NOLA properties.
• Develop relationships with corporate and travel trade clients.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with property GMs and revenue teams to align sales and pricing strategies
• Represent the hotels at industry events, trade shows, and community partnerships
• Oversee and guide the work of on-property sales associates or third-party sales support
• Monitor and report on performance metrics to ensure goals are met or exceeded
• Maintain full compliance with brand sales standards and tools (Marriott and Wyndham)

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Market Engagement

Multitasking

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Sales (DOS) to lead sales efforts across multiple properties in the New Orleans market, including City Express, Wyndham, and Tryp by Wyndham. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving top-line revenue through strategic sales planning, proactive market engagement, and strong brand alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the sales strategy for all assigned properties in the NOLA market
• Develop and manage relationships with corporate, group, and travel trade clients
• Identify and capture new business opportunities to grow market share
• Collaborate with property GMs and revenue teams to align sales and pricing strategies
• Represent the hotels at industry events, trade shows, and community partnerships
• Oversee and guide the work of on-property sales associates or third-party sales support
• Monitor and report on performance metrics to ensure goals are met or exceeded
• Maintain full compliance with brand sales standards and tools (Marriott and Wyndham)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel sales (applications without this will not be considered)
• Prior experience with Marriott and/or Wyndham brands strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the New Orleans hotel market is required
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to multitask across multiple properties with efficiency and professionalism

Compensation

• Salary is not a limiting factor for the right candidate
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume on [e-mail] and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience in the NOLA hospitality market.