Director of Sales- Full Service Marriott Hotel
Full-Time
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
Position located in Huntsville, AL
Posted August 21, 2026 by Ascent Hospitality
Ready to lead the sales strategy for a distinctive Marriott property in one of the country's fastest-growing markets? We want to hear from you!
Compensation: Starting at $75,000 per year plus bonus
Perks: Competitive base salary, Career Growth & Job Security, 25% Quarterly Bonus Potential, PTO , Health Insurance Options, 401K with Matching Funds and a Great Company Culture
Lead the Sales Strategy. Grow the Business. Make an Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to lead the sales efforts of our full-service Marriott hotel in Huntsville, Alabama.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic hospitality sales leader to drive revenue, grow market share, develop key accounts, and lead a high-performing sales team in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing business and technology markets.
Why This Opportunity?- Lead sales for a full-service Marriott hotel in the thriving Huntsville market.
- Capitalize on business from aerospace, defense, government, technology, corporate, association, group, and leisure segments.
- Leverage a strong meetings and events product with 20,000+ sq. ft. of flexible event space.
- Build relationships with major organizations and businesses throughout the Huntsville market.
- Partner with the General Manager and Revenue Management team to develop and execute the hotel's commercial strategy.
- Coach and develop a sales team while creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Identify new business opportunities, grow key accounts, and aggressively pursue market share.
- Represent a unique Marriott property in one of Alabama's most dynamic hospitality markets.
- Develop and execute the hotel's annual sales and marketing strategy.
- Drive group, corporate, government, SMERF, and leisure business.
- Develop new accounts while strengthening existing client relationships.
- Lead sales calls, client visits, networking, community engagement, and industry events.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and business opportunities.
- Work closely with Revenue Management to optimize occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR.
- Lead, coach, and hold the sales team accountable to individual and departmental goals.
- Prepare sales forecasts, reports, budgets, and performance updates.
- Collaborate with Operations, Catering, Revenue Management, and hotel leadership to ensure a seamless guest and client experience.
- 3–5+ years of hotel sales leadership experience, preferably in a full-service or branded hotel.
- Proven success generating group and corporate business.
- Strong understanding of the Huntsville market or experience selling into comparable business markets.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing a sales team.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Revenue-focused mindset with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Proficiency with hotel sales systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office.
- Marriott experience is strongly preferred.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Hotel discounts and travel benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Career growth opportunities within Ascent Hospitality Management
- Employee recognition programs
- Supportive leadership and team culture
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on the hotel's growth and success
Ascent Hospitality Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center
Whether visiting the awe- inspiring US Space & Rocket Center Museum, Space Camp, Davidson Center or NASA Training Facility (we’re the only Hotel on the property), Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center (just next door) or the close-by Cummings Research Park, the Huntsville Marriott has long been the logical, first choice of savvy travelers preferring a full-service hotel. The sparkling new Great Room provides food, beverage and gathering places for colleagues and families. Add two additional restaurants plus In-Room Dining and you’re sure to enjoy your favorite food in a comfortable setting. Enjoy peaceful rest in rooms and suites featuring down- filled duvets and pillows. Guests stay fit in the indoor/outdoor heated pool while praising the large fitness center. The renowned Bridge Street Towne Center attracts shoppers from near and far. Other nearby attractions include the 112-acre Botanical Garden, Von Braun Center, Sci- Quest, EarlyWorks Museums and Huntsville Museum of Art.
| Address | 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Hotel |
| # Jobs | 11 |
About Ascent Hospitality
Company Profile
Ascent Hospitality is a vertically integrated hotel development and management company. Our current portfolio consists of over 40 Select Service, and Full Service Hotels comprising over 3000 luxurious rooms in major leisure, business, and convention markets across the United States.
Ascent Hospitality’s Corporate Headquarters is currently located in Buford, Georgia. We have the necessary Corporate structure and proven resource capability developing and operating Hotels all across the United States.
Ascent Hospitality’s development and management expertise covers the full spectrum of hospitality from limited service, extended-stay, historic-boutique to full-service hotels.
- Hotel Development and Construction Management
- Hotel and Restaurant Operations
- Accounting Services
- Hotel Renovation Projects
- Human Resource Management
- Internet Distribution and eMarketing
- Sales & Marketing
- Revenue Management
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