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Director of Sales

CSI International · Chicago, IL, USA ·

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Full Time

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants is a free-thinking organization that challenges the process, shakes up the industry and brings unparalleled results to our projects by offering a stage for our team members to express their individual genius and unique talents.
Employee success starts with a genuine partnership. Maverick is committed to creating high quality employment opportunities. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. We strive for the Maverick spirit of substance over form, bringing the creativity and talent of inspired individuals together to accomplish great things.
Come join us – become a Maverick!
Role: Director of Sales – Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Offshore Rooftop is one of Chicago's most iconic high-volume hospitality destinations—where skyline views, curated experiences, group business, and ticketed programming come together to create a powerful, multi-stream revenue engine.
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Sales who operates at the intersection of hospitality, entertainment, and commercial strategy. This is a leadership role for someone who doesn't just manage demand—they create it.
Who You Are

You are a hospitality revenue leader who blends commercial discipline with creative thinking.
Build demand and convert opportunity at speed
Operate with urgency, precision, and consistency
Think in pipeline velocity, pacing, and revenue optimization daily
Turn experiences into scalable revenue streams
Thrive in both corporate group sales and high-energy social/event environments
Lead teams with accountability, energy, and performance standards
Are equally comfortable closing high-value corporate accounts or high-volume experiential business
What You Own

You are accountable for the full commercial lifecycle of group, event, and experiential revenue:
Full-cycle sales: lead generation, qualification, conversion, and retention
Corporate, social, association, and partner channel development
Pipeline management, forecasting, and revenue pacing discipline
Ticketed experiences and programming revenue in partnership with operations and marketing
Proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and deposit capture
Seamless execution through accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
Post-event follow-up, repeat business, and referral growth
Leadership, coaching, and performance management of the sales team
Schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends, aligned with business and event demand
What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is defined by measurable commercial impact:
Consistent achievement of group and experiential revenue targets
Strong pipeline visibility with predictable pacing and conversion rates
Growth in ticketed and non-traditional revenue streams
Expansion of repeat business and strategic account relationships
A high-performing, accountable, and motivated sales team
Strong alignment between sales strategy and operational execution
Why Offshore

This is not a traditional sales role.
At Offshore, you are not selling space—you are building demand, shaping experiences, and driving revenue across multiple streams of business.
This is a rare opportunity to:
Build and scale a experiential revenue model
Influence how one of Chicago's most dynamic rooftops monetizes its platform
Operate at the intersection of hospitality, entertainment, and commerce
Directly impact top-line revenue in real time
United Service Companies is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of United Service Companies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. United Service Companies also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.