Le Meridien Houston Downtown presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants seeking a dynamic and upscale hospitality career. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, our luxury hotel offers a unique blend of contemporary design, exceptional amenities, and renowned guest service. As a team member, you will have the chance to work in a fast-paced and vibrant environment, providing personalized service to our esteemed guests. With opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, Le Meridien Houston Downtown is the perfect place to elevate your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our discerning guests. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey with Le Meridien Houston Downtown!

Are you a sales-driven professional with a passion for the hospitality industry? Join our team as an Associate Director of Sales and take your career to new heights! With high energy, enthusiasm, and a strategic mindset, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and exceeding sales targets. As a dynamic and results-oriented individual, you will lead a talented sales team, develop strong client relationships, and implement effective sales strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional leadership skills, and have a proven track record in sales, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to the continued success of our establishment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed sales goals.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and maximize market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agents, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate partnerships to expand the customer base.
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and exceed customer expectations.
• Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to senior management.
• Stay informed about the latest sales techniques and best practices in the hospitality industry.

Join our dynamic team as an Associate Director of Sales and unleash your sales prowess to drive our success. Apply now to showcase your leadership skills, make a significant impact on our business, and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of hotel sales experience, hotel preferred
• Confident and professional appearance
• Highly developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts  
• Demonstrate leadership skills at all levels of the hotel as well as externally
• Understand and have a working knowledge of statistical data (Star Report, P&L, expense sheets, competitive pricing analysis)

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.