Director of Sales

Property Description

The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6th and J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o’Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats – 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Overview

Are you a results-driven and passionate sales professional with a knack for building relationships and driving revenue growth? Look no further! Join us as the Director of Sales and be at the forefront of our success. Bring your high energy, enthusiasm, and strategic mindset, and be instrumental in driving sales initiatives, capturing new business opportunities, and maximizing our market presence. If you thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment and have a proven track record in hotel sales, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, travel agencies, and corporate partners
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends
• Lead a sales team, providing guidance and support
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize guest experiences and drive sales
• Conduct sales presentations and negotiations with potential clients
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance of the sales department
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to stay ahead of the market

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to lead a top-notch sales team and drive our success in the market. Apply now and let your passion for sales, relationship building, and revenue growth shine as the Director of Sales. Join our team and be part of a journey filled with success, growth, and rewarding achievements!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in hotel sales or a similar role, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
• Strategic mindset and ability to analyze market data and trends
• Proficiency in sales software and CRM systems
• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours as needed

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000