Vice President of Sales & Marketing

About the role

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, a hospitality management company operating over 60 branded and independent hotels, is looking for a Vice President of Sales & Marketing for its corporate office in Uniondale, NY. The role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and is fully on-site, with no hybrid or remote option. It covers sales, marketing and revenue optimization across the portfolio, which includes Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt and other independent properties.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's overall sales, marketing and revenue strategies, working with executive leadership on long-term growth targets and benchmarks.
• Oversee corporate and property-level sales teams and build relationships with brand representatives, corporate accounts, travel management companies and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities in group, corporate, leisure and extended-stay segments.
• Lead multi-channel marketing campaigns, digital strategies and PR initiatives, keeping brand messaging consistent across properties.
• Partner with revenue management teams on pricing, inventory and distribution to optimize RevPAR and profitability.
• Recruit, mentor and train sales and marketing leaders, and provide guidance to property teams on brand compliance.
• Prepare and manage the annual sales and marketing budget and present performance reports and forecasts to the executive team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth across multi-brand, multi-property portfolios.
• Strong relationships with major hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt) and understanding of brand sales systems and standards.

Required skills

• Digital marketing, e-commerce and distribution strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.