The Market Director of Sales is a strategic sales leader responsible for driving top-line revenue growth across a portfolio of hotels within a defined market. This role leads and supports property-level sales teams, executes multi-property sales strategies, and manages key relationships with owners and stakeholders. The position collaborates closely with revenue management, marketing, and operations to maximize performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive seller, strong team leader, and results-driven professional with experience in multi-unit hotel sales leadership. This role reports to the Regional Director of Sales and provides oversight to Area Directors, Directors of Sales, and Sales Managers at the property level.Compensation:

$100,000 - $110,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners and asset managers, acting as the primary point of contact for all sales-related communications and performance reporting.
• Oversee sales forecasting, budgeting, and planning, partnering with revenue management and hotel leadership to align with market trends and maximize profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top-performing sales talent, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Conduct regular site visits and coaching sessions to ensure adherence to brand sales standards, elevate team performance, and drive accountability.
• Analyze sales performance metrics and market data to identify trends, adjust strategies, and capture new business opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication skills and relationship management, including owner relations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in hotel sales leadership, with preference for candidates who have led multi-property or above-property teams
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and sales planning.

About Company

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing portfolio

Join a team that values business-like spirit, strategic thinking, and a passion for hospitality. If you're ready to take your extended stay sales expertise to the next level and make a measurable impact across a key market, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Candlewood Suites, Eagan, MN

At ARK Hospitality, our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in hospitality. We are passionate about owner results with proven systems, talent, and intentional culture to fuel optimal outcomes. Get on board with all things ARK!