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Taskforce Director of Sales and Marketing - Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town

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Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria, VA
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Leads group sales and marketing strategy for hotel rooms, catering, and events. Drives revenue performance through pricing, forecasting, competitive analysis, client and partner relationships, business reviews, and commercial planning. Recruits and develops a high-performing sales team while aligning activities with hotel and regional revenue objectives.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Group Sales, you’re not just driving the hotel’s group revenue strategy – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Shape and execute group sales strategy: Oversee the hotel’s group sales efforts, aligning team priorities and initiatives with annual revenue goals for group rooms and banquets; contribute to the hotel’s annual commercial strategy in partnership with commercial and regional leadership teams
  • Drive commercial performance: Develop and implement business strategies that contribute to Rooms, Catering, and Event revenue streams, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s broader commercial objectives
  • Set and optimize pricing approach: Collaborate with commercial leadership to establish group pricing and rate strategies that maximize revenue and competitive market share
  • Develop data-driven sales strategies: Use performance metrics, demand forecasts, and competitive insights to shape sales plans, adjust deployment and mix strategies, and align activity with revenue goals and market conditions
  • Foster stakeholder relationships: Engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales, Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), third-party travel partners, and key clients to drive demand, improve conversion, and support high-impact site visits and pre-convention meetings
  • Lead business reviews and planning: Facilitate regular strategy and performance meetings while contributing to long-range commercial planning through analysis of performance trends, market shifts, and revenue opportunities
  • Cultivate a high-performing team: Recruit new talent while driving team growth and engagement through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 
    About the Team

    How We'll Help You Thrive

    At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: 

    • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
    • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
    • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
    • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
    • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
    • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
    • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
    • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

    *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

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