The Lightwell Hotel and Spa · 6 days ago
Director of Sales (Hotel)
Hood River, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expThe Lightwell Hotel and Spa is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead their sales program and drive revenue growth across two locations in The Dalles and the Hood River area. The role involves developing sales strategies, managing relationships with clients, and collaborating with various teams to maximize hotel revenue and market share.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximize hotel revenue and market share
Manages and implements each hotel’s strategies and plans to outperform competitors and gain market share from existing and prospective accounts
Supports General Managers in hiring and mentoring other sales roles where the budget allows
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event planners, and other key partners
Identify new business opportunities and market trends to expand the hotel's customer base
Completes business cases and manages the RFP process for each hotel
Plans, organizes, and manages events from initial concept to execution, handles logistics, vendor coordination, and budget management
Inspires the hotel team by teaching the brand and encouraging their involvement at all levels. Cheering on successful interactions and support during events
Develop event proposals to help each hotel utilize all available space, involving corporate, community, and hotel guests
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and revenue management teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives
Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management
Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
Primary public relations representative for the hotel and brand champion to the travel, tourism, and hospitality associates to promote events
Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction throughout the sales process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of sales experience in hotel sales or hospitality industry, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and presentation abilities
Proficiency in CRM software and Google
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
Company
The Lightwell Hotel and Spa
OPENING AUGUST 2025 - RECRUITING HAS STARTED VIBE + ATTITUDE The overall vibe is both cozy and adventurous.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase