About the Role
This strategic leadership role focuses on driving top-line revenue, cultivating key client relationships, and aligning with brand and corporate goals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with brand systems, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of business travel and group segment growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue across all branded hotels.
- Collaborate with revenue and marketing teams to design targeted campaigns and promotions that attract corporate and group business.
- Demonstrate strong revenue growth in line with hotel budgets and business segment targets.
- Oversee key account development, RFP processes, and sales training initiatives across the portfolio.
- Facilitate regular sales calls, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning sessions with hotel sales teams.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, travel agencies, and business partners to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure business and drive revenue.
- Generate hotel awareness through familiarization (FAM) trips, site inspections, and by hosting and entertaining travel advisors and corporate travel managers.
- Serve as the main liaison with all brands teams to ensure alignment and compliance with brand standards and systems.
- Attend trade shows, brand showcases, and industry events to promote the portfolio and expand the client base.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of each event and adjust participation strategy accordingly.
- Utilize brand and internal systems to track and analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior.
- Prepare and present clear, actionable reports to senior leadership, highlighting KPIs and making recommendations for strategic adjustments.
Requirements
- Proven ability to generate measurable revenue growth, lead diverse sales teams, and manage key corporate accounts.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in CRM, sales analytics, and reporting tools (Delphi, Salesforce, OneYield, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
Location
- Uniondale, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 7–10+ years of progressive hotel sales experience
- Corporate or multi-property oversight experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field
- Master’s degree preferred
About the Company
- Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions (BSHS) promises to deliver True Hospitality.
- BSHS is one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the U.S.
- BSHS strives to ensure that every guest and team member feels welcome, cared for, recognized, and respected.
- BSHS has a growing portfolio of over 60 hotels across the United States.
- BSHS represents world-renowned brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG.
- BSHS is headquartered in Uniondale, NY.
- The corporate team at BSHS is passionate about excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- BSHS is looking for people who share their passion for hospitality.
Equal Opportunity
- Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re enthusiastic about this role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the perfect addition to our journey.
