Director of Sales & Marketing - Franchise

Hilton

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job RequirementsCome Grow With Us!Pyramid Global Hospitality is an industry-leading and growing global hotel management company. We are seeking a seasoned leader to grow along with our company and be part of a people-first culture that values leadership, innovation, and collaboration. We currently have an opening for a Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, a premier waterfront hotel offering over 20,000 square feet of event space and sweeping views of the Delaware River. This iconic Hilton-branded property is ideally situated near Philadelphia’s historic attractions and vibrant downtown district.The ideal candidate will be an experienced, results-driven sales leader who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This person will lead the hotel’s Sales, Marketing, and Event teams to drive top-line revenue, build long-term client relationships, and execute strategic initiatives that maximize profitability and market share. A strong understanding of the Hilton brand, group and event sales, and the Philadelphia market is highly preferred.Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5+ sales and event professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Execute sales activities and strategic initiatives to achieve or exceed revenue goals for occupancy, rate, and total hotel revenue.
  • Identify market trends, analyze key metrics, and adjust strategies to remain competitive and maximize opportunities.
  • Actively participate in business development efforts including networking, tradeshows, sales trips, and client-facing events.
  • Manage key accounts and personally engage with top-producing clients and decision-makers.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of meetings and events in over 20,000 square feet of event space, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.
  • Partner with hotel leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and business planning efforts.
  • Negotiate and close contracts that optimize revenue potential while meeting client expectations.
  • Maintain a strong presence in the local community and hospitality industry through active involvement in associations and partnerships.
  • 10% travel required.
Work Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of Sales & Marketing experience, with 4+ years of hotel sales experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams of 5 or more.
  • Demonstrated success leading sales strategies and achieving revenue goals in a full-service or upper-upscale hotel setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Experience executing events in venues with 20,000+ square feet of meeting space.
  • Familiarity with Hilton systems preferred (Delphi, FDIC, OnQ, RNI, Social Tables, Cvent); experience with similar platforms required.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • A dynamic, strategic thinker with the ability to lead by example and drive team results.
Join our team at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing and be part of a company that invests in its people and empowers you to thrive.Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.

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