Director of Sales - ARK Hospitality

Ark Hospitality

Tampa, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brand Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Direct Sales, Exceeded Sales Goal, Financial Trend Analysis, Leadership, Market Segmentation, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Networking Events, Profit & Loss, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
Description

Join us at ARK Hospitality, where we're redefining what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in the world of hospitality. As our Director of Sales, you'll spearhead our sales and marketing initiatives, driving revenue growth and fostering connections withkey accounts. This is your chance to leverage your expertise in hotel sales to make a tangible impact on our success. You'll craft strategic sales plans, manage RFP responses, and collaborate with operations to enhance both occupancy and profitability. Your leadership will be pivotal in elevating our property's performance and guest experience.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and shares our passion for excellence. Your role will blend hands-on sales activities with strategic oversight, presenting you with the unique opportunity to influence our industry standing and client relationships. If you're a results-driven leader eager to build meaningful partnerships and lead with purpose, we'd love for you to be part of our team. Let's work together to elevate ARK Hospitality to new heights.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic sales plans to drive growth across corporate, group, and leisure market segments.
• Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads through brand systems, management company resources, and third-party platforms.
• Analyze market trends and top account production to identify new business opportunities.
• Actively engage in local market outreach through direct sales calls, client visits, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Lead all hotel sales and marketing activities to meet or exceed revenue, productivity, and booking goals.

Qualifications

Hilton Experience
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals in a hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and build long-term client relationships.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Minimum 3 years of on-property hotel sales experience (Director-level or senior sales manager experience preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

About the Company

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Ark Hospitality