Westin Bonaventure - Director Sales & Marketing

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to steer the hotel’s occupancy and revenue with innovative sales and marketing strategies. You’ll lead a high-energy team, build client relationships, and negotiate deals that drive results.

This leadership role requires strong data insight, budgeting acumen, and the ability to inspire across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience or equivalent education plus related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication with proven negotiation and influence skills.
• Mastery of professional selling techniques and strategic sales deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of dynamic sales and marketing strategies to drive occupancy and revenue.
• Negotiate, influence, and foster strong client relationships.
• Analyze data and craft sales deployment plans with measurable impact.
• Drive top-tier selling techniques to achieve growth targets.
• Inspire and manage a diverse team, including HR responsibilities.
• Oversee budgets and financial information to optimize resources.

Skills

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Our Team as a Director of Sales & Marketing! Are you ready to steer the ship as our next Director of Sales & Marketing? In this high-octane role, you’ll be the mastermind behind creative sales and marketing strategies that keep occupancy rates and revenue climbing ever higher. Picture yourself architecting winning plans, charming clients and colleagues alike with your silver-tongued negotiation skills, and making deals that stick. You’ll be the fearless leader who rallies the team, sparks motivation, and keeps everyone charging toward success. With your keen eye for data and your knack for making every dollar count, you’ll juggle budgets and financial info like a pro. If you thrive on bringing energy, vision, and results to your

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Mastermind of Momentum: Lead the charge in designing and executing dynamic sales and marketing strategies to keep occupancy and revenue soaring to new heights.
• The Deal Whisperer: Use your gift of gab and persuasive powers to negotiate, influence, and foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Data Detective & Visionary: Tap into your analytical prowess and forward-thinking vision to craft sales deployment plans that truly make an impact.
• Growth Guru: Harness top-tier selling techniques—opening, probing, supporting, and closing—to spark impressive sales growth.
• Team Captain Extraordinaire: Inspire, guide, and motivate a diverse team, overseeing HR responsibilities to build a united, high-performing workforce.
• Financial Wizard: Skillfully manage budgets and financial information, ensuring resources are optimized and every dollar is put to work for maximum results.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred, or relevant college degree plus related experience; valid driver’s license required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated mastery of professional selling techniques and strategic vision for sales deployment, supported by strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks independently, and skilled in presentations.
• Expertise in managing diverse teams, solving complex problems, handling high-pressure situations, and working with financial data and basic arithmetic.

Benefits

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Elegantly presiding over the City of Angels, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites provides the ultimate urban oasis in the heart of the business district. An international symbol that has come to represent the beauty and sophistication of the city itself, this famous Westin Los Angeles hotel is one of the most photographed destinations in the world. Visitors can stroll through our atrium lobby, and they'll immediately see why. Whether visiting for a leisurely weekend getaway, business meeting, or special event, our downtown Los Angeles accommodations define the essence of modern luxury. Guests can enjoy spectacular skyline views, access to over 40 specialty boutiques and restaurants, and unparalleled meeting and conference facilities. Discover LA's largest convention hotel - widely regarded as a 'City-within-a City' - sure to surpass all expectations.