Hotel Director of Sales - Staybridge Suites Kansas - Independence

Staybridge Suites Kansas City-Independent is looking for a motivated, outgoing sales professional to join our team as Director of Sales.

If you enjoy building relationships, connecting with local businesses, and turning new opportunities into lasting partnerships, this could be a great next step in your hospitality sales career.

As Director of Sales, you'll work closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team to grow corporate, group, government, and extended-stay business. We're looking for someone who is comfortable getting out into the community, meeting new clients, and actively developing business throughout the Kansas City and Independence markets.

• Develop new business to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Prospect for corporate, government, group, and extended-stay accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and existing clients.
• Conduct outside sales calls, client visits, networking, and community outreach.
• Respond to sales inquiries and identify opportunities to convert leads into business.
• Conduct hotel tours and presentations for prospective clients.
• Negotiate rates and agreements within established guidelines.
• Maintain accurate account information, sales activity, and forecasts.
• Participate in revenue meetings and work with hotel leadership to identify new sales opportunities.
• Represent the hotel at local networking and community events.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts to encourage repeat business.

• Hotel sales experience is preferred, but candidates with relevant hospitality, business development, or outside sales experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with corporate, group, extended-stay, or business-to-business sales is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable prospecting and developing new business.
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own schedule and priorities.
• Professional, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with hotel leadership.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn hotel sales systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the sales efforts for an established extended-stay hotel while building relationships throughout the local business community. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence the hotel's growth and develop your hospitality sales career with MH Hospitality.

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Hotel Discounts
• Professional growth opportunities

• Full-time
• Primarily weekday/business hours
• Some evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required for networking events or business needs
• Local travel required for sales calls and community outreach

Work Location: In Person - Staybridge Suites Kansas City-Independent