Senior Hotel Sales Leader | Drive Growth & Team Excellence

Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Voluntary benefits

Life enrichment benefits

Get paid daily

Job summary

InnVentures Bellevue is seeking a Director of Sales to lead and mentor the hotel sales team across Embassy Suites properties in the Seattle‑Bellevue market, driving new business and partnerships. You will translate client needs into compelling hotel solutions and strive to exceed revenue targets.

The ideal candidate has a hospitality or marketing degree, at least 3 years in hotel sales management, experience with ownership groups, and proficiency with sales automation tools and PMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business or Marketing.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Sales Manager in hotels.
• Experience dealing with ownership groups and asset management.
• Proficient with sales automation and PMS systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and mentor all members of the sales team.
• Solicit, negotiate and book new business through proactive direct sales efforts.
• Build on existing relationships to grow our current customer and account base.
• Capture client vision and convey their needs within the hotels.
• Respond to client inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop rapport with key industry players in the community, including local CVB.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales call goals to maintain your sales pipeline.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings and plan annual marketing plans.
• Assist with financial reporting and other information as requested by management and/or owners.
• Support the goals of the hotel through teamwork and collaboration with all departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Sales automation

PMS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business or Marketing

Tools

DELPHI or alternative

PMS systems

Job description

InnVentures Bellevue is seeking a Director of Sales to lead and mentor the hotel sales team across Embassy Suites properties in the Seattle‑Bellevue market, driving new business and partnerships. You will translate client needs into compelling hotel solutions and strive to exceed revenue targets.

The ideal candidate has a hospitality or marketing degree, at least 3 years in hotel sales management, experience with ownership groups, and proficiency with sales automation tools and PMS systems.