Hotel Sales Director - Lead Growth & Occupancy

Kinseth Hospitality Companies; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Marriott Cedar Rapids is seeking a Director of Sales for the new Cedar Rapids hotel, opening Fall 2026. The role oversees hotel, banquet, and restaurant sales and supervises the sales team to meet revenue goals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing marketing plans, proposing packages, and building occupancy. Requires 2+ years in full-service hotel sales and relevant education or experience, with strong client relations and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years hotel sales experience in a full-service hotel.
• AA or equivalent with 3-5 years experience; or a Bachelor's with 1-2 years related experience; or equivalent combo.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting reports; prepare business correspondence and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees sales of the hotel, banquet and restaurant products and services.
• Supervises sales department employees and leads department meetings.
• Prepares proposals, confirm bookings, and conducts property tours for prospective clients.
• Maintains accounts and uses the database to generate future business; ensures proper use of systems.
• Tracks market competition and communicates changes to leadership; builds occupancy through promotions and packages.

Skills

Hotel sales

Budgeting

Team leadership

Customer relations

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years experience

Job description

AC Marriott Cedar Rapids is seeking a Director of Sales for the new Cedar Rapids hotel, opening Fall 2026. The role oversees hotel, banquet, and restaurant sales and supervises the sales team to meet revenue goals.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing marketing plans, proposing packages, and building occupancy. Requires 2+ years in full-service hotel sales and relevant education or experience, with strong client relations and reporting skills.