Area Director of Sales
Prominence Hospitality Group
Elevate Your Career in Hospitality – Join Prominence Hospitality as a Area Director of Sales!
Compensation: Starting at $95,000 per year
Are you passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and eager to advance your hospitality career? At Prominence Hospitality Group, we’re looking for a driven, strategic, and results-oriented Area Director of Sales to help drive growth!
Location: Greater Chicago Area
Why Choose Prominence Hospitality
- IGNITE Your Career – We invest in you with comprehensive training, career growth opportunities, and leadership development.
- Competitive Pay & Incentives – We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication.
- Paid Time Off – Enjoy time to rest and recharge.
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Comprehensive benefits for full-time team members (30+ hours/week).
- 401k, Health Savings, and Spending Accounts – We support your financial well-being.
- Work/Life Balance – Enjoy flexible schedules and generous employee discounts (your friends and family benefit too!).
- Inclusive & Empowering Culture – We celebrate diversity and encourage innovation.
What You’ll Do as Area Director of Sales
- Strategic Leadership: Prepare, develop, and execute strategic business plans to support the growth of Prominence Hospitality Group.
- Sales & Negotiation: Showcase your sales and negotiating skills to drive new business, secure partnerships, and influence potential buyers.
- Team Development: Train, coach, and mentor your team to ensure a challenging and rewarding environment that fosters full career development and personal growth.
- Collaboration: Partner with the General Manager to determine appropriate sales strategies across all market segments to maximize hotel revenues.
- Market Analysis: Evaluate market and sales trends to coordinate activities that increase revenue and market share through added business volume and increased rates.
- Positive Energy: Be a team player who works hard and has fun in a supportive, inclusive environment!
What You’ll Bring
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a combination of education and 3+ years of experience in hotel sales and marketing.
- Sales Experience: Commercial sales background and familiarity in revenue management and revenue management systems.
- Communication Skills: Present with a high level of experience and professionalism, with solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and presentation skills with the ability to negotiate, sell, and influence effectively.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated emotional EQ, with the ability to remain comfortable and effective in high-pressure, goal-oriented situations.
Why This Role Matters
The Area Director of Sales is a key driver of revenue and business growth at Prominence Hospitality. Your leadership, strategic thinking, and sales expertise will directly impact our success and enhance our reputation as a hospitality leader.
Ready to Ignite Your Career? Apply Now!
Join a team that values your growth and contributions. Click the link below to apply and become part of the Prominence Hospitality family!
Prominence Hospitality Group
Management Company
With equity stake in their entire portfolio, Prominence exceptionally couples an owners’ perspective and hoteliers’ distinct knowledge to cultivate great guest experiences.
The leadership team is humbly honored to have quickly established an industry-wide reputation for delivering strong returns while fostering long-term relationships.
Our top-light organization is strategically focused on building a principal-oriented culture, with each of our team members bringing their own impressive strength in hospitality and real estate acquisitions, development and construction, hotel operations, sales and marketing and/or asset management to the table.