Area Director of Sales

**Title:** Area Director of Sales **Location:***Denver, CO***Job Summary:** The Area Director of Sales is responsible for leading the overall sales efforts for assigned hotels, developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability. This role ensures the successful execution of sales initiatives while maintaining guest and associate satisfaction. **Essential Functions and Duties:**Qualify prospective leads and work with hotel teams to assess the best business opportunities. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.***Required Experience, Education, and Skills:** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience. Minimum of 4 years of experience in hotel sales, preferably in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of sales strategies, revenue management, and inventory control.Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a sales team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information effectively to clients and team members. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software, with Sales Pro experience preferred.Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and local business leaders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in budgeting and forecasting. Primarily indoor office work with occasional travel to meet clients and attend events. **Other Duties:**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and Distinct. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. Please submit your applications by then.Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr