Director of Sales

Description

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.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us as Director of Sales on June 1^st 2026.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wage of $80,000 annually, plus bonuses
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• RSP matching program
• Discounts with Hyatt and our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Free parking and 50% off in our dining establishment.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel.
• Compile and/or direct the preparation of reports pertaining to the operation of the Sales Department to include, but not limited to the annual and monthly Forecast, Marketing Budget, Lead Management System, Booking Report, star reports and Sales Meeting minutes
• Coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. Make reasonable recommendations to improve potential from various markets.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. Internally promote Crescent programs.
• Meet with and entertain clients some of which will require travel.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to the staff.
• Initiate preparation of computerized annual Sales & Marketing Plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions.
• Organize and/or attend scheduled Sales Department and related meetings.

Does this sound like you?

You’re an enthusiastic, results-driven professional who enjoys building relationships and identifying new business opportunities. You bring three to five years of hotel sales experience, with a demonstrated progression in responsibility and success in achieving sales goals.

You’re comfortable analyzing travel industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors, and you have strong skills in developing and delivering engaging sales presentations.

You’re proactive, creative, and motivated, with the initiative and energy needed to drive business growth. You’re confident using common computer programs and sales tools, and you communicate effectively in both English and French (bilingualism preferred).

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting represents a current vacancy and Crescent Hotels & Resorts does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture