Director of Sales

The Peninsula Hotels is synonymous with timeless luxury, owning and operating 12 magnificent properties in key gateway cities across the US, Europe and Asia. As we continue to expand our reach and influence in the world’s most dynamic destinations, undertaking a transformation journey, The Peninsula Hotels is excited to recruit a Director of Sales, North America, a newly created position that will shape relationships, drive brand presence, commercial success and growth.

• Oversee our most strategic market and develop new and existing relationships
• Work for a highly prestigious and renowned hospitality group
• Exceptional benefits such as comprehensive medical insurance and pension benefits

Key Accountabilities

• Design, own and execute a high-impact sales strategy for the North America market, targeting Corporate, Consortia, Wholesale, Partnerships, and MICE segments for all Peninsula Hotels and The Quail (golf resort in Carmel, California).
• Spearhead roadshows, client events, tradeshows, key trade, partner events and strategic sales calls to maximize brand presence and revenue growth.
• Strengthen relationships with key accounts and industry partnerships to expand market share, including FIT and Government & Diplomatic segments.
• Drive a unified North America sales strategy in unison with Corporate Office and our property based leadership team, while ensuring seamless conversion of leads into revenue across all properties.
• Monitor market trends, optimize strategies, and provide insightful reporting on performance and opportunities.

General Requirements

• Degree holder in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Proven track record of exceeding targets in a regional or global sales capacity, with a strong focus on the North American market
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into action.
• Exceptional communicator - fluent in English with polished presentation skills.
• Collaborative, interpersonal, self-motivated, and driven by results.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with ability to engage stakeholders at a North American, and global level

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. Based in Chicago, the base salary range for this position is $150,000 to 160,000 per year + rewarding sales incentive and benefits.

Please note, there may be consideration to be based in New York City.