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Position Summary:
The Director of Sales is responsible for leading all sales efforts for the Courtyard by Marriott Fresno Downtown, with a primary focus on driving transient, group, corporate, government, and SMERF business. This role develops and executes strategic sales initiatives to maximize occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR while strengthening the hotel’s presence within the downtown Fresno, convention, and corporate markets. The Director of Sales works closely with ownership, Marriott sales channels, and hotel leadership to achieve revenue goals and long-term market positioning.
Essential Responsibilities:
Sales & Revenue Strategy
-Develop and execute the annual sales and marketing plan aligned with ownership objectives and Marriott brand standards
-Proactively generate new business through prospecting, sales calls, site visits, networking, and community involvement
-Maximize group and corporate demand, with emphasis on convention, government, medical, education, and downtown demand generators
-Drive negotiated corporate accounts and local preferred business
-Collaborate with Revenue Management to optimize pricing, forecasting, and demand strategies
Account Management & Business Development:
-Maintain and grow relationships with key corporate, group, and government accounts
-Identify and pursue new market segments and revenue opportunities
-Manage RFPs, contract negotiations, and account production tracking
-Represent the hotel at trade shows, industry events, and local tourism functions
-Marriott Systems & Brand Alignment
-Effectively utilize Marriott systems including CI/TY, GXP, MARSHA, and Salesforce
-Partner with Marriott Global Sales, Area Sales, and Convention & Visitors Bureau teams
-Ensure all sales efforts comply with Marriott brand standards and reporting requirements
Leadership & Collaboration:
-Serve as a key member of the hotel’s executive leadership team
-Collaborate with Operations, Revenue Management, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of group and transient business
-Support pre-opening or ramp-up strategies if applicable
-Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular performance reporting to ownership
https://careers.marriott.com/director-of-sales/job/56397C4071DAB155FE132280D7EB85CC
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