
Director of Sales & Marketing - Yosemite
- Fresno, CA
- $95,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead all on-site sales and marketing efforts across Yosemite's hospitality portfolio, including hotels, lodges, tours, group events, and outdoor recreation experiences.
- Develop and execute localized sales strategies to grow business from key market segments, such as leisure groups, weddings, and corporate retreats.
- Supervise and mentor the Yosemite sales and marketing team, ensuring a strong focus on lead generation, client retention, and achieving revenue targets.
- Collaborate with commercial team to implement multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, email, and print, in alignment with Aramark brand standards and Yosemite-specific messaging.
- Collaborate with Revenue Management to manage inventory, pricing, and selling strategies for all Yosemite accommodations and services.
- Monitor performance metrics and ROI of marketing initiatives, adjusting tactics as needed to meet objectives.
- Coordinate the use of CRM and sales tracking tools (e.g., Salesforce) to ensure consistent lead management and accurate reporting.
- Partner with operational leaders to support group bookings, event planning, and customer experience initiatives.
- Represent Yosemite operations at travel trade shows, regional conferences, and industry events to promote the destination and generate leads.
- Maintain strong relationships with local tourism organizations, national park stakeholders, and vendor partners to enhance Yosemite's market positioning.
- Conduct site tours and participate in client visits to showcase offerings and close business.
- Ensure consistent adherence to Aramark and National Park Service standards related to guest communications, branding, and environmental stewardship.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; 6-8 years of progressive experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with 3-5 years in a leadership role, ideally within a resort, park, or destination-based environment.
- Proven success in executing strategic sales and marketing plans within a complex operation.
- Familiarity with group sales, leisure travel, weddings, and recreation-based tourism.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, including social media, paid search, and SEO.
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms to manage accounts and pipelines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Frequent travel to Yosemite National Park required as well as additionally travel occasionally for sales calls and events.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Passion for the outdoors and commitment to promoting sustainable tourism.