Choice Hotels International · 3 hours ago
Director of Sales and Marketing
Chicago IL - Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expChoice Hotels International, Inc is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, known for its diverse portfolio of hotel brands. They are seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing for the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago, responsible for driving top-line revenues, leading a high-performing sales team, and developing strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead all sales processes, contracts, and platforms while serving as the primary liaison for commercial collaboration
Develop and execute sales and business strategies aligned with hotel and RHGA objectives
Direct all sales segments to achieve revenue and market share goals
Use data, STR insights, and sales technologies to drive revenue decisions and yield strategies
Oversee deployment of marketing efforts across advertising, digital, and customer‑engagement channels
Optimize sales tools, processes, and team productivity
Develop, annual business plans, budgets, and marketing calendars
Establish and monitor sales goals, call activity, and team performance
Recruit, train, coach and develop sales team leaders
Partner with HR to support performance management and employee engagement initiatives
Provide clear business updates to Executive Committee, Corporate partners, and Ownership
Represent the hotel at networking, community, and brand-building events
Qualification
Required
Minimum five years sales management experience within hotel industry
Minimum two years at an upscale brand in past five years in sales management
General knowledge of contract laws
Experience managing owner relationships
Experience managing a team
Able to resolve conflicts; guests, supervisor and employee
Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
Ability to interpret and implement strategies based on reviews of STR, TravelClick/Kalibri Labs, GDS audits, Online Booking tools
Expert computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, Delphi and/or Opera, including Catering and Convention Services deliverables
Knowledge of hotel operations including; preparation of business plans, budget forecasting, quality assurance program, hospitality law, and long-range planning
Ability to travel occasionally
High school diploma required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Employee discounts on thousands of hotels
Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and more
Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company
Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International is a hospitality franchisor that provides businesses and travelers with a range of lodging options.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2024-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1996-10-16IPO
Leadership Team
Judd Wadholm
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands
Noha Abdalla
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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