Director of Sales & Marketing

Crescent Hotels and Resorts • Houston, TX • 9h ago

Description

Join the leadership team at one of Houston's most distinctive properties, where innovation meets understated luxury. Blossom Hotel Houston is preparing to transition into the Hilton Curio Collection -a handpicked portfolio of remarkable, independent hotels that embody the spirit of their destination. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary Director of Sales & Marketing to shape and elevate our commercial success as we enter a new chapter under Hilton's luxury lifestyle flag.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning operator of lifestyle and luxury hotels throughout North America, and offers robust compensation, incentive, and benefits packages, along with a clear path for career development and advancement. Our culture is rooted in celebrating individuality, empowerment, and excellence.

We are committed to providing you with:

Highly competitive wages

An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members

401K matching program for eligible associates

Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.

Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

We're seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to guide our sales and marketing efforts while fostering a performance-oriented, collaborative culture. The Director of Sales & Marketing will lead a team of talented sales and catering professionals, working closely with revenue, digital, and brand teams to activate a comprehensive commercial strategy that drives awareness, demand, and revenue across all segments.

Develop and execute a sales and marketing strategy aligned with Hilton Curio Collection standards, tailored to Blossom's unique identity and Houston location.

Lead the commercial team across group, business transient, catering, and leisure segments, ensuring consistent focus on revenue generation, customer acquisition, and long-term relationship development.

Oversee brand integration efforts, including training and activation of all Hilton sales systems, channels, and marketing platforms (e.g., Cvent, WeddingWire, AllSeated, etc.).

Partner with revenue and digital marketing teams to optimize performance through pricing, promotions, and third-party channel strategies.

Deliver compelling and brand-aligned messaging, promotions, and presentations to prospective clients and internal stakeholders.

Leverage market intelligence to refine strategies and proactively identify new opportunities in corporate, association, social, and lifestyle segments.

Champion the Curio Collection's spirit of individuality and sense of place, ensuring our positioning resonates with discerning travelers and local audiences.

Foster a culture of coaching, accountability, and innovation within the sales and catering team.

Represent the hotel in the community, attending networking events and building strong local partnerships.

Collaborate with ownership to provide transparent reporting on KPIs, budget performance, pace, and pipeline development.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

2+ years of experience in a Director-level sales and marketing role, preferably in a lifestyle or boutique luxury hotel.

Proven ability to lead and inspire a sales team with a focus on both strategic execution and tactical agility.

Experience with Hilton systems, tools, and commercial programs is a strong advantage.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in presenting to ownership and brand leadership.

A passion for design, culture, culinary experiences, and community-aligned with the Curio Collection brand DNA.

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