Executive Director of Sales

The Company is in search of an Executive Director of Sales to spearhead its group sales organization and foster business growth across various segments, including corporate meetings, conferences, incentive travel, association events, and destination retreats. This pivotal leadership role demands a strategic and experienced professional with a proven track record in hospitality sales, particularly within a luxury resort environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive group sales strategy, leading and mentoring the sales team, and promoting the full portfolio of offerings. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, meeting planners, and industry partners is essential, as is the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Applicants for the Executive Director of Sales position at the company should ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in group sales within a luxury resort, hospitality, or events environment. The role requires a leader with a deep understanding of corporate meetings, events, and destination group business, and a proven ability to drive revenue growth and exceed sales targets. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are a must. The Executive Director will also be expected to partner closely with various teams to ensure the seamless execution of all group events and to stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.