Director of Sales and Marketing

Base Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Bonus Opportunity: 15% performance-based incentive

Additional benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Additional PTO consideration for exceptional candidates
• Potential relocation assistance and temporary housing support for the right candidate

A newly opened, luxury-focused property in one of the Northeast's most dynamic hospitality markets is seeking a Director of Sales who knows how to build business, create relationships, and become the face of a thriving hotel. This isn't walking into a mature property with years of repeat business already on the books, this is an opportunity to take a highly visible, high-performing hotel and help define its future.

If you're energized by building market share, winning new accounts, creating community presence, and driving strategy rather than simply servicing existing business, keep reading.

The Opportunity

This stunning property has already established itself as one of the most exciting hospitality offerings in the market. The hotel generated extraordinary summer performance and now seeks a sales leader who can capitalize on the momentum by strengthening corporate partnerships, expanding group business, and driving year-round demand. The ownership group is committed to investing in people, service, and long-term success. The leadership team is experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking. This role reports directly to an award-winning General Manager who believes sales leadership should have a seat at the strategy table.

We're searching for a hospitality sales professional who:

Understands the Marriott sales ecosystem

Knows how to prospect, network, and develop new business

Builds meaningful community and corporate relationships

Thrives in a highly visible leadership role

Brings energy, personality, and creativity to the guest experience

Wants to help shape the future of a growing property

What You'll Own

Revenue Generation

• Drive transient, corporate, and group business
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans
• Build account production from key regional and national partners
• Identify new demand opportunities throughout the year

Relationship Building

• Serve as the public face of the hotel within the community
• Establish partnerships with local organizations and businesses
• Generate brand awareness for the AC Hotel experience
• Maintain strong relationships across Marriott channels and resources

Business Development

• Prospect aggressively
• Conduct outside sales calls and networking events
• Maximize opportunities from incoming leads and RFP activity
• Expand market penetration during off-peak periods

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with ownership and hotel leadership
• Partner with Marriott revenue management resources
• Analyze market trends and competitive opportunities
• Help shape long-term commercial strategy

Why This Role Is Different

Many hotels are trying to protect existing business, this hotel is creating new business. This role demands creativity, visibility, and entrepreneurial thinking. You'll join a leadership team that prioritizes service excellence, supports innovation, and empowers leaders to make an impact.

Desired Background

Strongly Preferred

• Marriott sales experience
• Hotel Director of Sales experience or high-performing Senior Sales Manager ready for the next step
• Proven success driving corporate and group business
• Knowledge of RFP platforms and hotel sales systems
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills

Additional Success Factors

• Energetic and highly personable
• Community-minded
• Strategic thinker
• Self-starter
• Culture builder
• Results-driven leader

Ready to Build Something Special?

If you're a Marriott sales professional who wants more than another maintenance sales job and is ready to help shape the commercial success of one of Saratoga's most exciting hospitality destinations, we'd love to speak with you.

Confidential inquiries are welcome. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!