Director Of Sales & Marketing

21c Museum Hotel Chicago is a unique and innovative hotel that combines contemporary art, culture, and hospitality to create a truly immersive experience for guests. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this art-centric hotel offers an exciting opportunity for job applicants who are passionate about art, design, and guest service. As part of the 21c Museum Hotels family, employees can expect to work in a dynamic and creative environment that fosters innovation and artistic expression. With its museum-quality art installations, cutting-edge design, and curated guest experiences, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago offers a one-of-a-kind work environment where employees can contribute to creating an unforgettable guest experience. From front desk and concierge services to culinary arts, event planning, and beyond, there are diverse employment opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests. Join the team at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago and be a part of a truly unique and inspiring hospitality experience that celebrates art, culture, and creativity.

Are you a dynamic and results-driven sales and marketing professional with a passion for the hospitality industry? Join our team as our Director of Sales and Marketing and lead our efforts in driving revenue, attracting new guests, and creating unforgettable experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and make a significant impact on our business.

As the Director of Sales and Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize revenue, increase market share, and enhance our brand presence. Your energy, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas will help us stay ahead of the competition and attract a diverse range of guests. You will lead a talented team, providing guidance and support to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.

We foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a significant impact in the hospitality industry, we invite you to apply for our Director of Sales and Marketing position! Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is committed to exceeding guest expectations. Apply today and let your passion for sales and marketing shine!

STRATEGIC SKILLS

Skilled in all facets of our business or specific area of specialty. Highly capable with current practices and processes and looks ahead at opportunities to utilize new products, consumer trends, changes in the marketplace, and technology edge. Has natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations, issues and problems. Reflects on their experience to determine numerous future possibilities and outcomes. Can see how the details fit into the big picture. Is a highly capable and resourceful problem solver. Manages the creative process within the business or department to develop unique solutions. Leverages creative solutions in the organization resulting in competitive advantages. Makes great decisions.

OPERATING SKILLS

Effectively divides, assigns, and delegates work to meet business objectives and goals. Communicates direction and purpose of work resulting in associate ownership, pride, and quality outcomes. Is able to assess how associates can improve performance and guides their developmental path. Is able to motivate and develop associates to their potential and create promotable talent for the organization.

COURAGE

Readily leads when challenges arise and is invigorated by tough situations. Will take an unpopular stand when needed. Can recognize talented individuals, and assembles great teams without fear of hiring strong people. Formulates and communicates clear work plans, gives regular feedback on progress towards goals, and makes changes accordingly. Will let people know where they stand, and can take negative action when needed.

ENERGY AND DRIVE

Is a competitive person who is consistently driven to accomplish and exceed goals. Creates a sense of urgency in matters that will impact the success of their business objectives.

PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Welcoming and warm personality. Demonstrates genuine care for customers and associates. Sets the tone for others in stressful situations by responding in a cool, calm, and collected way. Creates confidence and trust with others and is viewed by others as honest and direct. Is comfortable in conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels. Can create an environment where associates thrive. Conveys trust in associates and elevates their confidence by encouraging decision making and learning opportunities. Is a self-improver who develops a variety of approaches and communication techniques tailored to each situation. Builds high performing teams and compels them to embrace a shared vision for success.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of transient, group, and catering customer segments.

Excellent personal management skills; time management, meeting deadlines, effective communication and presentations skills.

Excellent understanding of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes, and systems.

Understands both Brand strategies and cultures.

Knowledge of advanced revenue management techniques.

Performance Standards:

• Monitor competitor rates, positioning, strategies and data; maintain understanding of the dynamics of the local market and demand generators and present appropriate action plans to management.
• Analyze local events and activities and project the effect of opportunities they create.
• Understand the macro and micro-economic variables affecting supply and demand in the local marketplace.
• Work with DORM to oversee process for evaluating all opportunities for contracted business (group, wholesale, corporate negotiated, etc.). Ensure that process enables high speed of response while maximizing profits.
• Actively develop Sales & service team, ensuring that they have opportunities to grow their sales and leadership skill base through personal attention, internal/external training and participation in industry events.
• Effectively communicate any strategy changes to the sales team.
• Review TravelClick suite of reports for trends, booking windows and sources of business, as well as rates compared to competition.
• Review volume account production with Director of Revenue Optimization and Marketing, and DORM

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience  
• 5+ years progressive hotel sales experience  
• Minimum 2 years hotel sales leadership experience or equivalent  
• Ability to execute a Sales and Marketing Plan to enhance revenue  
• Established relationships within the agency community  
• Negotiation/interpretation of contracts skills  
• Business communication skills both written and verbal  
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites  
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
• Present confidence and a professional appearance

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.