Luxury Hotel Sales Leader | Growth & Partnerships

Janko Hospitality, LLC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Janko Hospitality, LLC in Evanston, IL, seeks a dynamic Director of Sales to lead the repositioning of a downtown hotel into a luxury boutique experience. The DOS drives revenue growth across rooms and catering, builds a high-performing sales team, and cultivates strategic partnerships with corporate accounts and events.

Strong leadership, hospitality mindset, and proven success in rebranding or openings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Proven sales leadership with revenue growth and target exceeding.
• Experience with luxury hotel brands or soft-brand properties.

Responsibilities

• Achieve/exceed annual revenue targets across rooms and catering.
• Hire, train, schedule, and mentor the Sales and Catering team.
• Develop strategic sales plans using analytics and market intelligence.
• Craft tailored proposals and contracts aligning guest needs with brand policies.
• Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate accounts and event clients.
• Lead innovative sales presentations and client communications.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create promotions and campaigns.

Skills

Sales leadership

Revenue growth

Communication

Customer service

Consultative selling

Organization

Hotel systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

Hotel PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Janko Hospitality, LLC in Evanston, IL, seeks a dynamic Director of Sales to lead the repositioning of a downtown hotel into a luxury boutique experience. The DOS drives revenue growth across rooms and catering, builds a high-performing sales team, and cultivates strategic partnerships with corporate accounts and events.

Strong leadership, hospitality mindset, and proven success in rebranding or openings are essential.