Director of Sales

Director of Sales

Natchez MS | Full-Time | Occasional Travel

Are you ready to lead sales beyond quotas and into transformation?

At Desai Hotel Group, we’re not just selling rooms — we’re shaping the future of hospitality across the Southeast. As our Director of Sales, you’ll drive strategy, lead a high-performing team, and create lasting impact through relationships, innovation, and results.

We live by KARMA:

• Knowledge – Always be learning
• Appreciation – Celebrate and recognize often
• Revolutionary – Push for better, not just what’s been done
• Morale – Positivity is a strategy
• Authentic – Be real. Be trusted. Be you.

If you want a role where your leadership drives growth, your vision sets direction, and your team thrives under your guidance, this is where you belong.

What You’ll Do

• Set the strategy – Develop and execute annual sales plans that align with revenue and occupancy goals.
• Lead with impact – Manage and mentor a team of sales professionals, building a culture of accountability and growth.
• Drive market success – Lead segmentation strategies across corporate, group, leisure, and travel trade.
• Build partnerships – Cultivate long-term relationships with corporations, agencies, travel buyers, and group planners.
• Maximize performance – Partner with Revenue and Marketing to align pricing, forecasting, and campaigns.
• Represent with pride – Be the face of Desai at trade shows, networking events, and site visits.
• Show results – Maintain reporting through CRM (Delphi preferred) and present insights to leadership.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of progressive hospitality sales experience, with at least 1+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven ability to lead teams and consistently exceed revenue targets
• Strong knowledge of market segmentation, client lifecycle, and sales systems
• A strategic mindset with confidence in pitching, negotiating, and closing high-value accounts
• Proficiency with CRM tools (Delphi preferred) and MS Office/Google Workspace
• Flexibility to travel and meet opportunity where it is

Why This Role Matters

• Lead the sales engine for a bold, growing hospitality company
• Build and mentor a high-performing sales team that delivers measurable results
• Shape strategy, relationships, and culture across multiple markets
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates recognition, authenticity, and impact

This isn’t just about leading sales. It’s about leading change.

If you’re ready to shape the future of hospitality with vision and impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and take the lead.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person