Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Director of Sales and Marketing

Concept Type : Luxury Resort Management

Location : Aspen, Colorado

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000, plus bonus, relocation package available

Join a beautiful resort in Aspen, Colorado. This property is set on 40 beautiful acres surrounded by picturesque mountain views that is a secluded sanctuary where nature integrates with art.

This company specializes in managing Four- and Five-Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, they have the employee discounts to match. Recognizing their employees are their greatest asset, they offer an excellent benefit package and seeking to hire the best talent, who are looking for a challenging and exciting new endeavor. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing . This role leads topline revenue generation through strategic sales, marketing, and yield management efforts across all revenue streams, including group and transient rooms, catering, food & beverage outlets, and ancillary services.

Position Objective

As the Director of Sales and Marketing you will be optimizing market mix, pricing, direct sales, public relations, social media, and reputation management to drive profitability and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role is accountable for market performance, revenue targets, budget, and forecasting, and plays a key role in the promotion of events. Serves as a member of the Resort Executive Committee.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the resort.
• Actively participate in sales presentations, property tours, and customer meetings.
• Collaboratively develop rate strategies, group ceilings, and deployment through analysis of competitive data, demand trends, and market mix.
• Prepare, implement, and compile data for strategic sales plans, annual goals, budgets, forecasts, and required reports.
• Manage and direct all marketing, public relations, and promotional initiatives for the resort.
• Professionally represent the resort in the community, and at industry organizations and events.
• Recruit, train, direct, manage, and counsel sales staff.
• Be a leader and role model to all employees.
• Provide constructive feedback to all departments.
• Actively participate as a team player with all departments.
• Conduct and attend daily business review meetings, weekly strategic sales meetings, management meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the resort’s operating principles and philosophies.
• Perform additional supportive functions as required, as determined by the General Manager based on the resort’s needs

Skills and Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years’ progressive Sales and Marketing Leadership experience in luxury hotel and resort environment, and possess an excellent skill set, including, but not limited to:

- Extensive knowledge of the sales process and closing skills

- Exceptional communication skills

- Ability to supervise, train and motivate multiple levels of managers and employees

- Must possess strong computer skills (MS office, Amadeus, Delphi-Salesforce, Accounting programs, etc)

- Outstanding interpersonal skills

- Solid food and beverage concepts and pricing strategies

- Comprehensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details.

If you are a results-driven Sales and Marketing professional passionate about delivering exceptional service in a luxury setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you are interested in this position or similar roles, please send your resume to [email protected].

About Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality is a premier recruitment firm specializing in the hospitality industry. We connect talented professionals with top-tier opportunities. As your dedicated hospitality recruiter, we are committed to finding the perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Explore career opportunities with Gecko Hospitality in Colorado today!

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