Director of Sales & Marketing

Company: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Overview Come Grow With Us! Pyramid Global Hospitality is an industry-leading and growing global hotel management company. We are seeking a seasoned leader to grow along with our company and be part of a people-first culture that values leadership, innovation, and collaboration. We currently have an opening for a Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, a premier waterfront hotel offering over 20,000 square feet of event space and sweeping views of the Delaware River. This iconic Hilton-branded property is ideally situated near Philadelphia’s historic attractions and vibrant downtown district. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, results-driven sales leader who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This person will lead the hotel’s Sales, Marketing, and Event teams to drive top-line revenue, build long-term client relationships, and execute strategic initiatives that maximize profitability and market share. A strong understanding of the Hilton brand, group and event sales, and the Philadelphia market is highly preferred. Responsibilities - Lead and mentor a team of 5 sales and event professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. - Execute sales activities and strategic initiatives to achieve or exceed revenue goals for occupancy, rate, and total hotel revenue. - Identify market trends, analyze key metrics, and adjust strategies to remain competitive and maximize opportunities. - Actively participate in business development efforts including networking, tradeshows, sales trips, and client-facing events. - Manage key accounts and personally engage with top-producing clients and decision-makers. - Oversee the planning and execution of meetings and events in over 20,000 square feet of event space, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction. - Partner with hotel leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and business planning efforts. - Negotiate and close contracts that optimize revenue potential while meeting client expectations. - Maintain a strong presence in the local community and hospitality industry through active involvement in associations and partnerships. - 10% travel required. Responsibilities - Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent work experience. - Minimum of 7 years of Sales & Marketing experience, with 4 years of hotel sales experience. - Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing teams of 5 or more. - Demonstrated success leading sales strategies and achieving revenue goals in a full-service or upper-upscale hotel setting. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Experience executing events in venues with 20,000 square feet of meeting space. - Familiarity with Hilton systems preferred (Delphi, FDIC, OnQ, RNI, Social Tables, Cvent); experience with similar platforms required. - Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. - A dynamic, strategic thinker with the ability to lead by example and drive team results. Join our team at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing and be part of a company that invests in its people and empowers you to thrive. KeyExec PId995937366f9-25405-37987663

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