Director Of Hotel Sales

The Holiday Inn Express in Herriman is seeking an energetic and driven Director of Sales to support business growth, strengthen community relationships, and increase hotel revenue. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building local partnerships, developing group and corporate accounts, and supporting the overall sales strategy for the property. The ideal candidate is a motivated hospitality professional with strong communication skills, a proactive sales mindset, and the ability to represent the hotel with professionalism.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, growing accounts, and helping position a newly branded hotel for long-term success.

Apply now if you want to advance your sales career in the hospitality industry!

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase occupancy, revenue, and market share.
• Prospect, solicit, and secure new business from corporate accounts, government travel, sports teams, tour groups, SMERF business, local companies, schools, universities, and community organizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, event venues, travel partners, and area demand generators.
• Conduct outside sales calls, site visits, follow‑up calls, and networking outreach to generate leads and convert business.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Herriman City market, including competitors, local events, seasonal demand, and business opportunities.
• Work closely with the General Manager and revenue team to support rate strategy, group pricing, negotiated accounts, and promotional opportunities.
• Respond to group inquiries, corporate rate requests, and local negotiated rate opportunities in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with hotel marketing efforts, including community outreach, online presence, local partnerships, and brand awareness.
• Track sales activity, leads, account production, and follow‑up efforts to ensure accountability and measurable results.
• Represent the Holiday Inn Express Hotel at community events, chamber events, trade shows, networking opportunities, and local business functions.
• Support the hotel team in creating a positive guest experience and ensuring sales commitments are communicated clearly to operations.

• Previous hotel sales, hospitality, customer service, or business development experience preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to prospect new business and confidently represent the hotel in the local market.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, group sales, corporate accounts, and local negotiated rates is preferred.
• Experience with Choice Hotels, hotel PMS systems, sales platforms, or revenue tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, leads, and deadlines.
• Professional phone, email, and in‑person communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to collaborate with hotel leadership, front desk, housekeeping, and revenue management teams.
• Familiarity with Herriman City, tourism, government, and local business markets is highly desirable.

Compensation: $55,000 per year