Sales Director

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Strong retirement savings

Work-life balance through PTO

Job summary

A leading airport hotel in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead the sales strategy, drive revenue through group and corporate segments, and collaborate on large events. Candidates should possess a background in hotel sales with Marriott experience, strong marketing skills, and the ability to lead effectively. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hotel sales leadership experience with a proven track record.
• Marriott experience required, including knowledge of its sales systems.
• Strong marketing knowledge and experience implementing sales-driven campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to capture and grow high-yield group business.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate and airline clients.
• Oversee strategy and collaboration with banquet and catering teams.

Skills

Hotel sales leadership

Marriott systems knowledge

Marketing execution

Group sales expertise

Communication and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Director of Sales

We are seeking a seasoned, results-driven Director of Sales to lead the sales strategy for the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. This leadership position plays a vital role in driving revenue through group, corporate, and airline segments. With 31 meeting rooms, extensive banquet and catering operations, and a prime airport location, this role requires deep sales experience, strategic oversight, and immediate impact.

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel provided pay range

This range is provided by Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Drive Group Sales: Develop and execute plans to capture and grow high-yield group business. Group business is the top revenue priority.
• Client Development: Build and maintain relationships with corporate and airline clients, the hotel’s primary target segments.
• Catering & Banquets: Oversee strategy and collaboration with banquet and catering teams for smooth execution of large-scale events.
• Booking Strategy: Achieve defined booking goals as outlined in the property's sales plan.
• Team Leadership: Direct and develop the sales team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and collaboration across departments.
• Marketing Execution: Leverage a marketing background to execute property-specific promotions, collateral, and campaigns that align with brand standards.
• System Utilization: Utilize Marriott systems (CI/TY, OneSource, MARSHA, etc.) and reporting tools effectively to drive revenue strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with revenue, catering, and operations to align forecasting and achieve overall hotel revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of hotel sales leadership experience with a proven track record of success.
• Marriott experience is required, including deep knowledge of its sales systems and tools.
• Strong marketing knowledge and experience implementing sales-driven campaigns.
• Expertise in group sales, event planning, and banquet/catering management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to step in immediately and make strategic contributions from day one.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

About Us

We offer well-rounded benefits—including comprehensive health coverage, strong retirement savings, work-life balance through PTO and mental-health support, family assistance programs, development opportunities, and hotel perks. The company emphasizes culture, inclusion, and employee wellness, aligned with its brand of entrepreneurial hospitality leadership.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Hospitality