Area Director, Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Description:

ABOUT COURY HOSPITALITY

Coury Hospitality is a leader in lifestyle and boutique hotels and restaurants. We are creators of unmatched moments and passionate storytellers. With a commitment to service that engages all five senses, we don’t just manage hotels — we craft experiences. As our footprint expands, so does our pursuit of individuals who share our vision of luxury, creativity, and operational excellence.

Join our team of storytellers and creators!

Coury Hospitality has an incredible opportunity for an Area Director of Sales and Marketing!

About Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town

We’re on the edge of Presidio Park and the Old Town district. Our hotel is close to I-5, offering easy access to San Diego attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, both within five miles. Verde Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast and dinner, whilst snacks and ready-to-cook meals are available at the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry.

About Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley

Located off I-8, we’re less than six miles from Downtown San Diego and the airport. Fashion Valley Mall and Old Town are just five minutes away and Mission Beach is a nine-minute drive. Enjoy free breakfast, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms, a 24-hour shop, our fitness center, heated pool, and a patio with a fire pit.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sales & Marketing to lead the integrated sales and marketing efforts of two premier Hilton properties in San Diego. This role combines high-level revenue leadership with hands-on marketing and communications oversight to drive top-line performance through group sales, business transient, catering, and brand storytelling.

You’ll be the connective force between sales strategy and brand experience — driving bookings while cultivating emotional guest connections through digital, social, and experiential marketing initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales Leadership

Direct and manage all sales functions across both hotels.

Drive revenue through strategic planning in group, business transient, and catering segments.

Develop and execute annual sales budgets and forecasts in coordination with Revenue Management.

Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews and reporting for executive stakeholders.

Set, monitor, and motivate individual and team sales goals; lead hiring, training, and performance management of the Sales Curators.

Analyze competitive landscape and adjust sales/pricing strategies accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

3–5+ years of leadership in hotel sales, with proven marketing collaboration.

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field.

Excellent communication and writing skills.

Experience with Hilton systems (OnQ, Delphi, R&I) preferred.

Strong design and content creation aptitude; Canva experience a plus.

Budget creation, data analysis, and strategic reporting experience.

Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills.

Ability to travel locally between hotels and to industry events.

WHY JOIN US?

Work for a company that believes in personalization, sensory storytelling, and detail-rich experiences.

Collaborate with a forward-thinking leadership team and supportive peers.

Enjoy opportunities for innovation, creativity, and professional growth.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid office and on-property presence required.

Involves standard office equipment and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

Must be able to move around properties and attend client meetings and events.

Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality:

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to create UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

What else do YOU need to know…

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. We are an equal opportunity employer.Requirements:

Full-time