Hotel Sales Director: Growth, Strategy & Leadership

Hyatt Place Itasca; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Travel perks/employee discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Place Itasca in Itasca, IL is seeking a Director of Sales to lead the hotel's sales strategy and revenue growth. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and drive market share through corporate accounts, groups, and events.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and client-management skills, with a track record of delivering targets and collaborating across operations, marketing, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in hotel sales, with leadership experience.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in hotel management software, CRM systems, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including corporate accounts, group bookings, and events.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team, setting clear goals and expectations.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns and promotional materials; manage online presence.
• Maintain and grow client relationships; negotiate and discuss high-level contracts.
• Oversee sales process from lead generation to contract signing and follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales target achievement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Hotel management software

CRM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hyatt Place Itasca in Itasca, IL is seeking a Director of Sales to lead the hotel's sales strategy and revenue growth. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and drive market share through corporate accounts, groups, and events.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and client-management skills, with a track record of delivering targets and collaborating across operations, marketing, and finance.