Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing – Auburn Hills, MI This role is a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse hotel portfolio representing Hilton, IHG, and Marriott brands within the vibrant Auburn Hills market. We are seeking an experienced and driven Regional Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the sales efforts for our four Auburn Hills hotels: * Hampton Inn Auburn Hills North (Baldwin Road) * Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills North (Baldwin Road) * TownePlace Suites by Marriott Auburn Hills (Baldwin Road) * Candlewood Suites Auburn Hills (Interpark Drive) Key Responsibilities * Develop and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy across all four hotels to maximize revenue and market share. * Proactively solicit, negotiate, and close corporate accounts (local, regional, and national) to drive consistent business demand. * Manage and grow SMRF business (Social, Military, Religious, Fraternal) and group sales, ensuring alignment with brand standards. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, travel managers, and third-party planners. * Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and demand drivers to identify opportunities for business growth. * Partner closely with hotel General Managers and Revenue Leaders to ensure effective rate and inventory strategies. * Represent the hotels at networking events, trade shows, and community/business organizations. * Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to property-level sales teams. * Prepare regular sales activity, revenue, and market performance reports for ownership. Qualifications * Minimum of 4+ years of proven hotel sales leadership experience; multi-property or regional experience strongly preferred. * Strong background in corporate business travel sales and group/SMRF sales. * Knowledge of Hilton, IHG, and Marriott sales systems and brand standards a plus. * Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills. * Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred. How to Apply If you are a sales leader ready to take charge of a dynamic hotel portfolio and drive revenue success in Auburn Hills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, professional references and career achievements.