<p>Unlock Your Potential with First Hospitality</p> <p>If you're ready to lead, influence, and drive results, your next opportunity doesn't have to be ordinary. As a Director of Sales, you'll take ownership of a high-impact, Hilton branded lifestyle downtown Milwaukee hotel, shaping strategy, leading your team, and delivering top-line performance that defines success. This is more than a role…it's your platform to lead, grow, and make a lasting mark.</p> <p>Perks That Elevate Your Career</p> <ul> <li>First Hospitality's Uncapped Bonus Structure! </li><li>Comprehensive benefits starting day one - medical, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays </li><li>401(k) eligibility after 30 days to invest in your future </li><li>Cell phone allowance </li><li>Hotel & travel discounts across a national and global portfolio </li><li>Career advancement opportunities within a fast-growing organization </li><li>Autonomy and ownership to lead your market and drive results </li></ul> <p>This Is Your Stage</p> <p>As the on-property sales leader, you'll be responsible for driving revenue performance, building a high-performing team, and positioning your hotel for long-term success. You'll lead from the front; owning strategy, strengthening market presence, and delivering results that matter.</p> <p>What You'll Lead & Deliver</p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy aligned with ownership goals and market demand </li><li>Drive group, business transient, and catering revenue through proactive prospecting and account management </li><li>Analyze market trends, competitive data, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and adjust strategy </li><li>Lead, mentor, and inspire the on-property team to exceed revenue goals </li><li>Build strong relationships with key clients, partners, and community stakeholders </li><li>Conduct impactful sales calls, presentations, and site tours to convert high-value business </li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with a strong ability in presenting performance to senior leadership and ownership </li><li>Ensure brand standards, systems, and sales processes are executed with consistency and excellence </li></ul> <p>Are You the Leader We're Looking For?</p> <p>Experience & Education</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of hotel sales leadership experience </li><li>Proven success driving revenue growth in a competitive market </li><li>Experience developing annual budgets and strategic sales plans </li><li>Comfortable presenting financial performance to senior leadership and ownership </li><li>Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>Strong business acumen, leadership presence, and decision-making ability </li></ul> <p>Communication</p> <ul> <li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills </li><li>Ability to influence, negotiate, and build relationships at all levels </li><li>Strong presentation skills with clients, teams, and ownership groups </li></ul> <p>Professional Presence</p> <ul> <li>Thrives in a fast-paced, on-property environment </li><li>Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategy and execution </li><li>Organized, adaptable, and results-driven </li></ul> <p>Why First Hospitality?</p> <p>Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago, First Hospitality is built on innovation, performance, and a commitment to doing things differently. We create value through excellence; driven by a team that brings diverse perspectives, energy, and passion to everything we do.</p> <p>We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where leaders are empowered, success is celebrated, and growth is unlimited.</p> <p>If you're ready to lead from the front, elevate performance, and build something meaningful this is your opportunity.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>