Director of Sales & Marketing

About This Role

The Whiskey Row Hotel Collection is seeking a visionary Director of Sales & Marketing to lead revenue generation, market positioning, and strategic growth across a premier multi-property hotel portfolio in the heart of downtown Louisville. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader to drive success at one of the city’s most recognized destinations, with strong group, corporate, and leisure demand. Louisville’s thriving convention market, celebrated bourbon and culinary scene, and year-round events create an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven executive to elevate market share, strengthen brand presence, and drive top-line performance. The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a proven ability to build high-performing teams, cultivate key business relationships, and deliver exceptional revenue results in a dynamic, competitive market.

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Achieving 100% or more of team rooms and catering revenue goal
• Achieving 100% or more of business transient goal
• Holding accountability meeting with sales leadership team on an ongoing basis
• Communicating hotel goals to entire hotel and help keep the sales team motivated towards achieving goals
• Oversee, direct and manage eCommerce and Marketing initiatives for the hotel
• Interview, hire, and track performance for the sales team

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Minimum five years experience in hotel sales and marketing preferred, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue goals and driving market share.
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles, including revenue management, digital marketing, and public relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Additional Information:

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.