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Director of Sales - Hotel

Gorman & Company, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103

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Overview Join our team as a Director of Sales at Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront!

Are you a driven, competitive sales leader who thrives on building relationships and hitting ambitious goals? Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront, a 160-room hotel with a full conference center, is seeking a confident, motivational Director of Sales to lead our on-site sales efforts, inspire a team of five, and drive revenue across rooms, groups, and events.

What You'll Do

Lead and motivate a sales team of five while partnering closely with the General Manager to drive total hotel revenue

Develop and execute sales strategies to maximize room, group, and conference center performance

Actively solicit new business, build long-term client relationships, and represent the hotel in the community

Participate in client meetings, conduct site tours, and deliver persuasive sales presentations

Analyze market trends, competitive data, and booking pace to adjust pricing and sales strategies

Oversee forecasting, reporting, and sales activity tracking to support business goals

What You'll Bring

Proven sales leadership experience with a strong drive to achieve and exceed goals

Confidence, initiative, and a competitive mindset balanced with collaboration and relationship-building

Ability to coach, motivate, and hold a sales team accountable

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Hotel or hospitality sales experience preferred, though strong sales backgrounds from other industries are welcome

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience starting at $78,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

18 days of paid time off to rest, recharge, and reset

11.5 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with a 6% company match

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Additional lifestyle and wellness benefits

If you're ready to lead a high-performing sales team, build lasting relationships, and make a measurable impact on hotel performance, we encourage you to apply today.

Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront & Gorman & Company are Equal Opportunity Employer.

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