Director of Sales & MarketingJoin Our Team and Experience the Best of Houston!Be a part of our innovative and rapidly growing hospitality team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport, where we value heart, excellence, and a positive attitude. Unleash your potential and develop strategies to drive business growth. Grow your career in a company that embraces success and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset. Join the Hilton family, a renowned leader in the hospitality industry.We're seeking a dynamic relationship builder to join us as our Director of Sales & Marketing to lead and reposition our Hotel Sales Team. In this role, you'll go above and beyond to win business, surprise guests with exceptional service, and lead a team to success. As a self-starter, you'll empower associates to achieve results, while staying connected with industry trends and events to position our hotel as a leader. You'll thrive on making sales calls, attracting new customers, and entertaining business clients.Key Responsibilities
Supervise, manage, and oversee the Sales & Conference Services department
Utilize your experience in Hotel Sales, Marketing, Catering, and Revenue Management to excel in this role
Take overall responsibility for all revenue streams and market segments, with direct revenue responsibility for specified market segments
Develop, execute, and achieve an annual marketing plan
Sell meeting space and ensure successful execution of the team's monthly action plans
Report directly to the General Manager
Education & ExperienceHotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:
BA/BS 4-year degree or foreign equivalency and/or combination of experience/education.
5 years of experience in Hotel Sales Department, with a track record of sales growth, experience in social media marketing, sourcing and booking group accounts, Required.
Active membership in influential hotel sales organizations
Knowledge of sales systems
Experience selling a property with a minimum of 250 Keys and 10,000 SF of Event Space or more. Highly Preferred:
Hilton brand experience, Highly Preferred.
Catering sales experience, Highly Preferred.
Group sales experience, Highly Preferred.
Houston Market experience, Highly Preferred.
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certificationsWhat You’ll Need to Succeed
Eligible to work in the United States
Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.
Why Our Associates Love HVMG
Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time options)
Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts
About HVMGOur Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.