Director of Sales
Autograph Collection
Job Description
Overview Job Number 26035917 • Job Category Sales & Marketing • Location The LaSalle Chicago Autograph Collection, 208 S La Salle St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60604 • Schedule Full Time • Located Remotely? N • Position Type Management • Expiration Date: 05/08/2026 Responsibilities Mastermind of Momentum: Lead the charge in designing and executing dynamic sales and marketing strategies to keep occupancy and revenue soaring to new heights. The Deal Whisperer: Use your gift of gab and persuasive powers to negotiate, influence, and foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Data Detective & Visionary: Tap into your analytical prowess and forward-thinking vision to craft sales deployment plans that truly make an impact. Growth Guru: Harness top-tier selling techniques—opening, probing, supporting, and closing—to spark impressive sales growth. Team Captain Extraordinaire: Inspire, guide, and motivate a diverse team, overseeing HR responsibilities to build a united, high-performing workforce.
Financial Wizard: Skillfully manage budgets and financial information, ensuring resources are optimized and every dollar is put to work for maximum results. Education & Experience Minimum 6 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred, or relevant college degree plus related experience; valid driver’s license required. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence clients and colleagues.
Demonstrated mastery of professional selling techniques and strategic vision for sales deployment, supported by strong analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks independently, and skilled in presentations. Expertise in managing diverse teams, solving complex problems, handling high-pressure situations, and working with financial data and basic arithmetic.
Benefits After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: Daily Pay option is available. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 401k Retirement Plan Property Information The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection located on South LaSalle Street in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, is a 229-room luxury hotel occupying the top five floors of a historic landmark building. It sits atop the JW Marriott Hotel, which occupies the first 12 stories of the former Continental Bank building.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $140,000 annually. This company is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr