Director of Sales & Marketing - Los Angeles Area Luxury Hotel

Director of Sales & Marketing New Luxury Hotel Opening | Greater Los Angeles Area

Are you a dynamic, results-driven sales and marketing leader with a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences? Join our team as the Director of Sales & Marketing for a new luxury hotel opening in the Greater Los Angeles area, where you'll shape the commercial strategy, lead a talented team, and make a lasting impact on a premier hospitality destination.

As the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will have direct responsibility for Topline and Commercial revenues, overseeing both Sales and Marketing functions. You'll develop and execute strategic initiatives to maximize revenue, increase market share, and elevate brand awareness. Your leadership, creativity, and analytical mindset will drive results across all business segmentspositioning the property as a top choice for travelers, events, and locals alike.

We're seeking an energetic, innovative leader who thrives in fast-paced, pre-opening environments and can build a strong market presence from the ground up. Familiarity with the West Coast, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills markets is highly valued, along with experience in independent hotels and large-scale (big box) properties.

We foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop your team, and partner closely with ownership and corporate leadership to drive success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive hotel sales experience.
• At least 2 years in a hotel sales leadership role (Director or Assistant Director level).
• Proven experience executing Sales and Marketing plans to drive revenue growth.
• Demonstrated success managing Topline and Commercial revenues.
• Established relationships within the travel agency and corporate community.
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation and business communications.
• Experience with major hospitality CRM systems (Delphi, Salesforce, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong presentation skills.
• Confident, professional demeanor with exceptional communication abilities.
• Familiarity with the West Coast / LA / Beverly Hills markets is a plus.
• Independent hotel and big box property experience preferred.

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.

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

USD $205,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 / Yr.