Director Of Sales And Marketing

Director of Sales & Marketing – Magnolia St. Louis

Are you a sales and marketing executive with a passion for leadership, innovation, and driving results? The Magnolia Hotel in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing to lead a world-class team. This property requires a leader who can inspire and motivate a team of professionals to achieve unprecedented success. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, this is your chance to join a dynamic and visionary organization.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead and establish the sales and marketing team for a boutique property; including establishing market positioning and sustained revenue flow.
• Create and communicate the revenue, marketing, e-commerce and public relations strategy.
• Be a Pro in leveraging strategic partnerships, and initiate programs to drive transient and group sales, all while possessing up-to-date knowledge in the marketing and sales profession as it relates to the hospitality industry.
• Develop and lead a comprehensive public relations function to include the creation and development of website, electronic media, and social media campaigns.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term tactics and programs focused on customer and market needs in order to ensure the success of Magnolia Hotel revenue goals.
• Shape our future by formulating strong community ties, supported with integrated marketing efforts to drive revenue
• Utilize financial and quantitative data to drive business strategy, establish and maintain realistic budgets, and realize projected results.
• Coach, mentor and lead a diverse team of professionals to optimum performance levels, while actively seeking leadership roles to participate in industry and community organizations.
• Proactively recruit and hire sales talent with well-established relationships and contacts (meeting planners, national corporate customers, etc.).
• Develop effective delivery systems and methods for measuring and evaluating direct sales and marketing results, and have a thorough knowledge of online distribution channels within both leisure and group segments.
• Build and accelerate sales in the group and leisure travel segments, using a focus on culture and integrity, while establishing dominant brand positioning within defined competitive sets.
• Be the face of the brand and use your strong communication and presentation skills with ownership and key industry influencers to drive success.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Proficient in general computer knowledge including social media platforms.
• A true entrepreneur that thrives in fast paced environments.
• A dynamic, enthusiastic, and creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed.
• Marriott experience is a plus.
• A strong leader with desire to satisfy the needs of others with a proven track record in a similar position.
• A college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree (associates degree considered) in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or the same in experience.
• Organized, personable, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced with at least 5 years of hotel sales and marketing experience or the equivalent amount of industry experience; OR, equivalent combination of education and work experience.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off/sick time
• An employee assistance program.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality.