Area Director of Sales – Bend​/Redmond

Area Director of Sales – Bend/Redmond, OR

An Area Director of Sales oversees the commercial and marketing strategies for a portfolio of hotels rather than a single property.
They lead on-property sales teams, maximize revenue (RevPAR and ADR), manage budgets, and align group and transient booking strategies with overall ownership goals.

A comprehensive breakdown of this multi-property leadership role includes the following core components:

• Strategic Portfolio Leadership:
  Develop and execute multi-year commercial strategies, annual Sales & Marketing plans, and expense budgets across assigned hotels.
• Revenue Optimization:
  Collaborate with revenue management teams to optimize occupancy, forecast market demand, and balance high-rated leisure patterns with corporate and group business.
• Brand & Market Positioning:
  Drive proactive business development, oversee public relations and digital marketing initiatives, and elevate the hotels’ visibility within the competitive set.
• Account Management:
  Oversee corporate RFP (Request for Proposal) strategies and manage key accounts to secure lucrative group, convention, and leisure business.

• Experience:
  
  Typically requires 5 to 7+ years of progressive hotel sales leadership, with significant experience in multi-property/cluster oversight and upper-upscale or luxury markets.
• Financial Acumen:
  Strong capability in budgetary analysis, forecasting, data modeling, and mathematical calculations necessary to drive profitability.
• Sales Prowess:
  Proven track record in direct selling, high-level negotiation, and closing complex group or wholesale contracts.
• System Proficiency:
  Advanced knowledge of brand platforms (such as Hilton systems) and enterprise sales platforms.
• Leadership:
  Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from General Managers to hotel owners.

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