Hotel Director of Sales | Full Service | Salary up to 105k
9 days ago
Elizabeth
Job Description Director of Sales – Full-Service Hotel Newark, NJ Salary Up to $105,000 Are you ready to take the lead in a high-impact sales role in one of New Jersey’s most dynamic and strategically positioned markets? We are seeking a driven, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Sales to lead the sales function for a full-service hotel in Newark. This is an opportunity for a sales leader who wants to influence outcomes, shape strategy, and drive meaningful revenue growth—not simply maintain existing business. Why This Role Stands Out Positioned in a major transportation and business hub, this hotel offers access to strong corporate demand, group business, and year-round travel activity. You will have the autonomy to refine strategy, expand market share, and strengthen key partnerships, all while working with a supportive ownership group that values performance and initiative. This is more than selling rooms—this is building a high-performing revenue engine. Key Responsibilities • Lead and execute the hotel’s overall sales strategy across corporate, group, and transient segments, • Drive revenue growth through proactive prospecting, account development, and strategic positioning, • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, meeting planners, associations, and local partners, • Collaborate closely with the General Manager and operations team to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction, • Identify and reactivate past accounts while developing new revenue channels, • Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, contracting, and reporting with accuracy and discipline, • Represent the hotel within the Newark business community, including local networking events, CVB initiatives, and industry functions, • Utilize market data, STR reports, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and maximize profitability What We’re Looking For • 5+ years of progressive hotel sales experience, preferably within a full-service or branded hotel environment, • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team while driving measurable results, • Strong background in revenue strategy, forecasting, and budgeting, • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities, • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related field preferred, • Experience with hotel sales systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools Compensation & Benefits • Base salary up to $105,000, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k), • Paid time off, • Hotel and travel discounts, • Referral bonus program, • Supportive leadership team with a focus on growth and development Take the Next Step If you are a results-driven sales leader ready to make an impact in a high-demand Newark market, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your strategy drives performance, your relationships fuel growth, and your leadership shapes the future of the hotel.