What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Director position at Embassy Suites Dallas - Love Field?
Company Description Embassy Suites Dallas – Love Field is an all-suite hotel conveniently located off Loop 12, just four miles from Dallas Love Field Airport with a complimentary shuttle. Guests are a short 20-minute drive from downtown Dallas and about 30 minutes from AT&T Stadium, making the property attractive for both business and leisure travelers. On-site amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and direct access to trails leading to Bachman Lake Park. The hotel features a gastropub offering daily made-to-order breakfast, lunch, afternoon drinks, and dinner, creating a welcoming environment for meetings, events, and extended stays.
Role Description The Sales Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Dallas, TX, responsible for driving revenue growth across group, corporate, and leisure segments. This role oversees the sales strategy, proactively identifies new business opportunities, and maintains strong relationships with key accounts and travel partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading and coaching the sales team, managing sales operations and reporting, preparing forecasts, and collaborating with revenue management to optimize pricing and inventory. The Sales Director will conduct site visits, participate in trade shows and networking events, negotiate contracts, and partner closely with operations, catering, and marketing to ensure a consistent guest experience and successful execution of group and event business. This position also monitors market trends and competitor activity to adjust sales plans and meet or exceed property performance targets.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Sales and Business Development, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in hospitality or a related industry.
- Background in Sales Operations, including pipeline management, forecasting, reporting, and use of CRM systems (Delphi)
- Strong Customer Service focus, with the ability to build and sustain long-term client relationships and handle complex client needs.
- Demonstrated Team Management skills, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to analyze market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable sales strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common hotel sales or CRM platforms; experience with Hilton systems is a plus.
- Ability to work on-site in Dallas, TX, with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and travel for client meetings or industry events.
Compensation Structure
- Starting base salary $90,000 yearly or more based on experience
- Quarterly bonus incentive
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
Salary : $90,000