Director of Sales & Marketing

Description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an accomplished Luxury Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the pre-opening and transformative renovation of the iconic Hotel Elysee NYC. This is a rare opportunity for a proven luxury leader to shape the re-emergence of a landmark hotel, blending operational excellence with world‑class guest experiences. The ideal candidate will bring vision, discipline, and cultural fluency to restore the property to its place among the world’s great hotels.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need.

We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

• Highly competitive annual salary of $180,000-$200,000 based on experience
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to drive revenue across all market segments: corporate, leisure, group, and catering.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key corporate accounts, meeting planners, and travel industry partners.
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing sales and marketing team with a focus on results, collaboration, and creativity.
• Oversee the digital marketing strategy, ensuring optimal presence across all online channels, social media platforms, and luxury brand partnerships.
• Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and performance metrics to adjust strategy and seize new opportunities.
• Represent the hotel at key industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to position the property as the market leader.
• Partner with the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning and revenue management.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a senior sales leadership role within a luxury and/or boutique hotel environment is required.
• Must have experience selling within the NYC market.
• Experience in preopening, renovations, and/or hotel rebranding is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and delivering exceptional results.
• Inspirational leader with a collaborative, hands‑on style and the ability to foster talent.
• Expertise in digital marketing, brand positioning, and revenue optimization.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and adapt quickly to market dynamics.

The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Crescent Hotels is a multi‑state employer, and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

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Source:
Crescent Hotels & Resorts