Hotel Director of Sales - AC Hotel by Marriott, Bridgewater

Hotel Director of Sales
AC Hotel by Marriott – Bridgewater, NJ
 Located within a premier Corporate Park surrounded by Fortune 500 companies

Join the #1 AC Hotel in the United States and become part of a team that sets the standard for exceptional hospitality. Our property is also home to The Bradford Rooftop, consistently ranked among the best rooftop venues in New Jersey. This is your opportunity to lead sales for one of the region’s most exciting and successful hotel destinations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sales to drive revenue growth, cultivate key business relationships, leads a team of two sales professionals, including a Sales Manager and Events Coordinator, with expertise in catering and banquets, managing a full calendar of meetings and events throughout the year. The ideal candidate is a polished hospitality professional with strong leadership instincts, a proactive sales mindset, and a passion for delivering extraordinary guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Lead client outreach, build partnerships, and secure new and repeat business.
• Present yourself as a confident, professional, and engaging leader who sets the tone for excellence.
• Support annual sales and marketing planning to achieve accurate forecasting and operational targets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on initiatives that strengthen the hotel's competitive position.
• Uphold all Marriott brand standards, hallmarks, and compliance requirements.
• Build meaningful connections with guests by being attentive, adaptable, and solution-oriented.
• Engage with guests to solicit feedback and continuously enhance the guest experience.
• Oversee sales operations across multiple hotel properties, including SMERF market bookings.
• Mentor and support each sales team member to ensure strong processes, accountability, and consistent administrative excellence.

Benefits

• Strong advancement opportunities — we believe in promoting from within
• Competitive salary packages
• Health benefits within 30 days: Cigna Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance with supplemental options
• 401(k) eligibility after just 90 days
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Stable, growing company with a vibrant, energetic culture
• Direct Deposit/Pay Card options
• …All part of the amazing Briad Hotels culture!

Keys to Success

• Experience with Delphi and Salesforce is a strong plus
• Additional hotel operations experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills
• Knowledge of the local market is beneficial
• Brand experience preferred, but not required
• Proven ability to prospect, deepen relationships, and optimize account performance
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook is required
• Professional appearance and demeanor

About Us

The Briad Group® is one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the region. Our portfolio includes Wendy’s restaurants, Marriott and Hilton hotels, innovative rooftop lounges, and lifestyle shopping centers.

Our mission: Create positive, lifelong emotional connections with our teammates and guests.

We believe success starts with exceptional leadership and we invest heavily in developing the industry’s most talented hospitality professionals.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer - All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of disabilities.