Westmont Hospitality Group was founded in 1975. What started with a single hotel in North America, has grown to become one of the largest privately-held hospitality organizations in the world.

Throughout the years, Westmont has had an ownership interest in and operated over 1,100 hotels. Currently this stands at over 500 hotels across three continents. Westmont has formed strategic alliances with many of the world's largest hotel brands. These include Fairmont, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton, Accor, Starwood, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Renaissance, Radisson and Best Western. The company is one of the largest franchisees and co-owners of IHG hotels and Hilton hotels worldwide. Westmont has a very diversified portfolio ranging from budget and aparthotels to mid-market business and large conference hotels to boutique hotels and luxury resorts.

Our employees are our most valued resource.  Their expertise is what drives our future success.
If you are skilled in the hospitality industry and seek a stimulating workplace that fosters creativity, teamwork and personal development, contact us today. We reward our employees with the benefits and opportunities you’d expect from an industry leader.

At DoubleTree Suites by Hilton | Houston by the Galleria, we foster a creative, energetic work environment where team members are welcomed and appreciated. Our people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with DoubleTree.

We are located in the heart of the Uptown/Galleria area, famous for world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment venues and within close proximity to Reliant Center, Museum District, Houston Zoo, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the Verizon Wireless Theater. We are also just minutes away from Houston's Central Business District, and both Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport are only 30-45 minutes away.

We are currently seeking an energetic, self-motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Director of Sales. As Director of Sales, you will be responsible for developing and facilitating business from markets to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation. We require that you have at least three years hotel sales experience and two years of supervisory experience.
 

Full time team members are eligible for an array of generous benefits, which include health insurance, dental, and vision options with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment, free basic life insurance, 401k, free uniforms, one week of paid vacation your first year and two weeks the second year, paid sick time, paid holidays, optional short and long term disability, FSA/Dependent Care Accounts, free parking, direct deposit.

The ideal candidate should have previous DOS/ADOS experience. A proven track record of directing and motivating a sales team to achieve and exceed goals. The Director of Sales will be responsible for directing the overall sales efforts of the hotel as well as manage and develop the sales staff. Other responsibilities include new business development, account management, preparation and management of a Sales & Marketing Budget, and Revenue Management. Directs the activities of the hotel sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel sales/revenues.

Develops and maintains relationships with key clients in order to produce group and/or convention business, to include room sales, food & beverage sales, catering/banquet services.

Develops and manages the departmental budget and monitors sales activities/performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan; accurately reports variances/projections.

Directs the scheduling of conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients. Develops hotel-level tactical sales and marketing plans to support overall system-wide sales plans/strategies and programs.

Assists General Manager in the development and update of the hotel-level business plan to include input on sales goals and plans that support the overall business and sales strategies of the company. Maintains an effective business plan.

Recruits, hires, trains, and provides career development for all sales personnel; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees using company hiring standards and guidelines.

Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.

Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.