Job Description:

Property Description



Get ready to join the vibrant team at Margaritaville Resort Kansas City, managed by Davidson Hospitality Group and opening in Spring 2025! Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our resort blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.


Apply now to be part of the Margaritaville Resort Kansas City family and elevate your career to new heights!



Overview



Are you a dynamic and results-driven sales and marketing professional with a passion for the hospitality industry? Join our team as the Director of Sales and Marketing at the brand-new Margaritaville Resort in Kansas City! This is your chance to lead our efforts in driving revenue, attracting new guests, and creating unforgettable experiences at an exciting new location.


As the Director of Sales and Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize revenue, increase market share, and enhance our brand presence. Your energy, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas will help us stay ahead of the competition and attract a diverse range of guests. You will lead a talented team, providing guidance and support to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.



Responsibilities



- Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue and increase market share.
- Enhance brand presence and recognition in the Kansas City market and beyond.
- Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing sales and marketing team.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including travel agencies, corporate clients, and event planners.
- Oversee the creation and execution of marketing campaigns, promotions, and events.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.



Qualifications



- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.


- 5+ years of progressive hotel sales experience, with director-level experience required.


- Minimum 2 years of hotel sales leadership experience or equivalent.


-Experience with strategic partnerships and business/leisure transient account sales is preferred.


- Ability to execute a Sales and Marketing Plan to enhance revenue.


- Established relationships within the agency community.


- Strong negotiation and contract interpretation skills.


- Excellent business communication skills, both written and verbal.


- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.


- Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems.


- Confident and professional appearance.



Benefits



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.

• Three 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. Apply Now