Director of Sales

Overview

AC Hotel | McKinney, TX — Peachtree Group is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment management, lending, and servicing platform. Peachtree Group Hospitality Management oversees 100+ hotels across 27 brands with 14,000+ rooms in 26 states. Opening Summer 2026, this is an opportunity to join from day one and help build the team, culture, and guest experience for the new AC Hotel in McKinney, Texas.

Position Overview: As the opening Director of Sales, you are the market storyteller, relationship architect, and revenue generator who will drive every facet of our commercial success. You thrive in the excitement of new openings, embrace creativity, and build partnerships that last. Your work will lay the foundation for the hotel’s identity, team culture, and long-term success.

As The Opening Director Of Sales, You Will

• Build the Commercial Foundation
  • Develop and execute the hotel’s pre-opening and opening sales strategy across corporate, group, leisure, and local negotiated segments.
  • Establish key sales systems, standard operating procedures, and best practices from the ground up.
• Create Buzz & Build Partnerships
  • Position AC Hotel McKinney as the preferred destination through proactive outreach, sales missions, networking events, and community engagement.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with local businesses, chambers, CVBs, travel planners, and corporate accounts.
• Drive Revenue & Performance
  • Achieve revenue goals through targeted sales plans, account management, and effective pricing strategies.
  • Partner closely with Revenue Management and Marketing to activate demand and optimize top-line performance.
• Lead With Intention
  • Build an energetic, high-performing sales culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
  • Provide coaching, development, and mentorship to future sales team members as the hotel continues to grow.
• Champion the Brand
  • Represent the AC brand with sophistication, clarity, and purpose—bringing “The Perfectly Precise Hotel” to life in every client interaction.
  • Ensure all sales messaging reflects brand standards while aligning with Peachtree’s service-forward values.
• Support a Successful Opening
  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager, regional teams, and pre-opening task force to ensure readiness for soft opening and grand opening.
  • Oversee the creation of sales collateral, group contracts, rate loading, and all commercial systems setup.

What You Bring

• Valid Driver's License
• 3+ years of hotel sales leadership experience, preferably with major brands (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.).
• Opening experience highly preferred but not required—an entrepreneurial, self-starting approach is essential.
• Strong local or regional market knowledge is a plus.
• Proven ability to drive revenue, negotiate effectively, and manage key accounts.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Creative problem-solving, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced opening environment.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a passion for hospitality.

Systems Proficiency

• Delphi FDC, Profit Sword, and Hospitality (Brand) Systems

Why Peachtree Group Hospitality

Joining Peachtree Hospitality means you are eligible for quarterly bonuses, paid time off, and vacation reimbursement for your R&R. Benefits include Health Insurance (1st of the month following hire), 401(k) with employer match, EAP, cell phone reimbursement, hotel travel discounts, and paid holidays.

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