Job Title: Hotel Area Director of Sales & Marketing 

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Salary: $110K - $120K + 40% Bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401K, Relocation Assistance (if necessary)

About Company / Opportunity:

A dynamic hospitality management company specializing in the ownership and operation of full-service and select-service hotels across multiple markets. Known for driving strong operational performance, revenue growth, and guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership, strategic sales and marketing execution, and a commitment to service excellence. The organization has a proven track record in managing properties with significant meeting and event space, delivering consistent results in competitive markets.

What do we seek?

A proven hospitality sales leader with extensive full-service Director of Sales & Marketing experience, specializing in driving revenue growth across multi-property hotel portfolios. Brings a strong background in large-scale meeting and event space management, with a track record of building high-performing sales teams, securing corporate and group contracts, and maximizing banquet and conference business. Known for strategic market positioning, relationship-driven sales execution, and delivering consistent top-line performance across multiple properties.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sales and marketing strategy for a full-service hotel with extensive meeting and event space, driving group, corporate, and banquet revenue.
• Develop and execute comprehensive revenue-generation strategies across rooms, meetings, events, and food & beverage outlets.
• Build, mentor, and manage a fully staffed sales and events team, including a Senior Sales Manager, two Sales Managers, an Event Marketing Manager, and an Event Planning team.
• Establish sales goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards to drive consistent results.
• Cultivate key client relationships, secure large-scale group and corporate accounts, and expand market share.
• Collaborate closely with operations and revenue management to align sales strategy with overall business objectives.
• Maintain a 100% on-site presence, providing hands-on leadership and direct client engagement.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to adjust strategies and maximize revenue opportunities.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to: mckenna@geckohospitality.com