Director of Sales & Marketing, The Hythe

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With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Director of Sales & Marketing at the Hythe will lead the property’s sales department, overseeing bookings for over 300 rooms and significant local catering revenue. This person manages the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts, and provides day to day leadership to sales associates to achieve property sales objectives, with overall responsibility for achieving booking goals and property revenues. As the Director, this person implements the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process, and focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of the hotel’s’ sales objectives. As such, this person will evaluate the property’s participation in the various sales channels and develop strong working relationships to proactively position and market the property. This Director manages the marketing budget to enable development of property specific campaigns, promotions and collateral to drive revenue and meet property objectives; they will also interface with regional marketing communications for regional and national promotions pull through. This leader will also be expected to develop and implement property–wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer profile and property associates and provides a return on investment to the owner, Vail Resorts and Marriott International.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $121,000 - $156,000 + Annual Bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the property’s sales department and sales strategy
• Develop annual and long-term sales goals and strategies
• Manage both proactive and reactive sales efforts
• Drive group, transient and catering business
• Develop strategic account plans for major demand generators
• Increase occupancy, RevPAR and overall market share
• Analyze competitive hotels, market trends and the hotel’s STAR/competitive reports
• Lead the sales team, including coaching, performance management and development
• Work closely with Revenue Management, Group Sales, Area Sales, Event Management and Marketing
• Build relationships with major local, regional and national accounts
• Represent The Hythe at tradeshows, client events and community functions
• Oversee the property’s marketing communications strategy and budget
• Develop campaigns and promotions designed to increase revenue
• Serve as the primary sales contact for the General Manager and property leadership
• Ensure a seamless transition from sales → event execution → operations
• Maintain strong customer relationships and resolve issues related to booked business
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales/financial presentations
• Help ensure the hotel delivers a strong return on investment for Vail Resorts, the owner and Marriott International
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major, plus 4 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major, plus 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience supervising a team.
• Previous lodging sales experience.
• Hotel industry experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance. 

The expected pay range is $121,000 - $156,000 + Annual Bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  517019
Reference Date: 09/02/2026 
Job Code Function: Creative & Design Services