Job Description

Opportunity: Director of Sales | Luxury & Lifestyle **New Opening**

HHM Hotels is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sales for our highly anticipated lifestyle hotel currently under development in the heart of Manhattan. As a key leader for this premier New York property, you will spearhead the pre-opening sales strategy and launch phases. You will be responsible for developing and executing a sophisticated sales and marketing plan that establishes a dominant presence in the competitive NYC landscape, maximizing revenue through direct sales, e-commerce, and high-profile community partnerships.

Your Growth Path

Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales

Your Focus

• Strategic Launch: Lead the pre-opening sales efforts by developing comprehensive strategic plans that incorporate all business segments and align with the hotel’s lifestyle positioning.
• Revenue Generation: Achieve annual hotel revenue goals by identifying customer business requirements and crafting tailored offers that increase market share.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain high-level relationships with key accounts and community partners to drive customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
• Leadership: Interview, select, and mentor a high-performing sales team, modeling professional selling techniques and fostering a commitment to HHM core values.
• Market Analysis: Use internal and external data to monitor objectives, identify sales trends, and take proactive action to correct any shortfalls against the marketing plan.

Your Background and Skills

• Four-year college degree required; advanced coursework in business, marketing, or communications is a plus.
• Proven sales leadership experience in a lifestyle hotel or comparable high-end NYC property.
• Experience in hotel pre-opening and launch phases is highly preferred.
• Public relations and community marketing experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, sales software, and access database tools.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to negotiate complex terms that satisfy both internal and external requirements.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and 401k Company Match.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts and Technology Reimbursements.
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program.
• Educational and Professional Development.
• Referral Bonus Program and Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives.

Work Environment and Context

• Requires sitting for extended periods and using hands/fingers to operate a keyboard.
• Involves bending, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Moderate local travel required to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.

What We Believe

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