Area Director of Sales

Job overview

The Area Director of Sales is a field-based role supporting hotel properties in the Williston/Burlington, VT market, including Hilton Garden Inn Burlington, Home2 Suites Williston, and TownePlace Suites Williston. Compensation is salary based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The role develops new business, grows existing accounts, and distributes business across the three properties according to customer needs, availability, and revenue strategy. It supports cluster profitability by building client and partner relationships and aligning sales initiatives with hotel leadership and operations.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sales initiatives across the Vermont hotel cluster
• generate new business and grow existing accounts
• distribute business across properties based on customer needs, availability, and revenue strategy
• build relationships with corporate clients, extended-stay accounts, and local business partners
• conduct in-person appointments, phone outreach, and email prospecting
• research and generate leads
• interpret sales metrics and market data
• communicate lodging solutions tailored to client needs
• work an average of at least 45 hours per week and accommodate evenings, weekends, and occasional off-hour engagements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

area director of sales

burlington vt

williston vt

hilton garden inn burlington

home2 suites williston

towneplace suites williston

hotel sales

business development

corporate accounts

extended-stay accounts

outside sales

45+ hours/week

evenings and weekends

relocation assistance may be available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why this role

Approximately 60% of time is dedicated to proactive outside sales. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates; prior hotel or hospitality sales experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Hilton Garden Inn Burlington, VT is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.