Director of Sales and Marketing

posted May 29, 2026

Towne Place Suites - Ridgecrest

Compensation: $72,000 to $78,000 per year

You are strategic, driven, and passionate about building business through strong relationships and effective marketing. You understand the hotel market, know how to lead a sales team, and enjoy developing plans that grow revenue and visibility. If you’re a proactive leader ready to drive results, keep reading.

The Role As the Director of Sales and Marketing, you lead the sales and marketing department, develop revenue strategies, and build partnerships that grow the hotel’s business. You oversee sales performance, market positioning, and outreach while ensuring the team meets revenue goals and delivers excellent service to clients.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead the daily activities of the sales and marketing department
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals
  • Oversee marketing initiatives, promotional plans, and brand positioning
  • Manage key accounts and maintain strong client relationships
  • Support sales managers with prospecting, sales calls, and business development
  • Analyze market trends and competitive activity
  • Prepare reports, forecasts, and performance updates for leadership
  • Represent the hotel at industry events, tradeshows, and community activities
  • Ensure accurate contracts, proposals, and client communications
  • Coordinate with operations teams to ensure successful event and group execution
  • Why You Will Love It Here

  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • A leadership role with big impact on business growth
  • A supportive team environment with room to innovate
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Ready to Join the Team If you are ready to lead a high performing sales team, grow business, and strengthen the hotel’s market presence, we would love to meet you. Apply now.

    EOE

    Qualifications

    What Makes You You

  • Previous hotel sales leadership experience required
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills
  • Strategic, organized, and results oriented
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a sales team
  • Comfortable with public presentations, networking, and client outreach
  • Strong analytical skills and knowledge of market trends
  • Valid driver’s license required (sales role)
  • Towne Place Suites - Ridgecrest

    Hotel with 96 Rooms


    Extended-Stay Hotel with Full Kitchens near NAWS China Lake


    TownePlace Suites by Marriott® is an extended-stay hotel where you can balance work and life as you like, with the comfort, flexibility and affordability you require. Relax and feel at home with a fully equipped kitchen and high-speed Internet access. Located just minutes from the entrance to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and onsite bar.