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Role: Director of Sales & Marketing - Sable Hotel at Navy Pier | Chicago, Illinois
Lead the Commercial Vision of One of Chicago's Most Iconic Hospitality Destinations
Located on Chicago's legendary Navy Pier with unmatched views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, Sable Hotel at Navy Pier is one of the city's most recognizable hospitality destinations. We are seeking a visionary commercial leader who is passionate about winning, developing talent, creating meaningful relationships, and delivering market-leading results.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of an iconic asset, influence the overall commercial strategy of the hotel, and leave a lasting impact on the guest experience, team culture, and business performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace innovation, and are energized by building something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Drive Revenue Growth & Market Leadership
- Lead the overall sales and marketing strategy with a visionary mindset, identifying opportunities that drive long-term revenue growth and strengthen the hotel's market position.
- Develop and execute strategic plans across all key market segments, including business travel, corporate, group, leisure, catering, and local demand generators.
- Continuously evaluate market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to uncover new business opportunities.
- Partner closely with Revenue Management to maximize occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, market share, and overall profitability.
- Create and execute sales action plans that deliver measurable results and sustainable growth.
Inspire, Coach & Develop Talent
- Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing sales team through regular one-on-one meetings, daily huddles, and strategic sales meetings focused on growth, accountability, and results.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear expectations, celebrate achievements, and hold team members accountable for performance.
- Build a strong leadership pipeline by developing future sales leaders within the organization.
- Create an environment where team members are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.
Lead Commercial Collaboration
- Partner closely with Operations, Revenue Management, Marketing, and Restaurant leadership to deliver a seamless commercial strategy and exceptional guest experience.
- Ensure alignment between sales initiatives, operational execution, and brand standards.
- Serve as a visible and influential leader within the hotel, the Chicago business community, and the hospitality industry.
- Build strong internal and external relationships that strengthen the hotel's reputation and market presence.
Expand Market Presence
- Leverage strong Hilton experience and business travel expertise to grow market share and strengthen strategic customer relationships.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with corporate accounts, meeting planners, travel managers, convention partners, and community organizations.
- Champion innovative sales and marketing initiatives that increase awareness, demand, and profitability.
- Continuously seek new ways to positively impact the team, the hotel, and the guest experience.
What Makes You Successful
You are:
- A visionary commercial leader who sees opportunities where others see challenges.
- Strategic, forward-thinking, and focused on long-term growth.
- Highly collaborative and relationship-driven.
- Results-oriented with a proven history of exceeding goals.
- Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
- Energetic, positive, and highly engaged.
- Comfortable leading through growth, change, and transformation.
- An exceptional communicator who inspires confidence and drives action.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive hotel sales leadership experience.
- Previous Director of Sales & Marketing experience preferred.
- Strong Hilton brand experience required.
- Demonstrated success driving business travel, group, and transient revenue growth.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
- Strong understanding of revenue management, forecasting, and commercial strategy.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Ready to Make Waves?
If you're ready to lead the commercial strategy of one of Chicago's most iconic hotels, develop exceptional talent, and drive meaningful business results, we'd love to connect. Send your resume [email protected] .
EOE/M/F/D/V
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
