Director of Luxury Transient / Leisure Sales - Private Island Resort, Quarterly Bonus, Hiring Bonus, Remote

About the role

Little Palm Island is a private island sanctuary accessible only by sea or sky, a MICHELIN Three-Key destination where the culinary program is defined by intention, restraint and precision. Noble House Hotels & Resorts is a family‑owned company managing over 30 luxury properties, the Napa Valley Wine Train, dining outlets, spas, marinas and private residences across the U.S. and Mexico. Their culture emphasizes “location, distinction, and soul,” encouraging individuality and teamwork.

Job Type: Full-time.

The Director of Luxury Transient / Leisure Sales drives room revenue by acquiring, developing and retaining high‑value transient business accounts—including corporate travelers, luxury travel advisors, entertainment clients, consortia partners, high‑net‑worth individuals and premium leisure travelers—while maximizing occupancy, ADR and profitability and upholding luxury service standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify, solicit, and secure new transient business opportunities within corporate, luxury leisure, entertainment, government, and travel advisor segments.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve transient room revenue goals.
• Conduct sales calls, client presentations, networking events, and property site inspections.
• Build relationships with luxury travel agencies, consortia programs, and preferred travel partners.
• Negotiate and manage preferred corporate rate agreements and luxury travel partnerships.
• Maintain strong relationships with key accounts to maximize production and retention; regularly review account performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Create customized proposals and contracts aligned with hotel revenue objectives.
• Ensure seamless communication between clients and hotel operations teams.
• Partner with Revenue Management to optimize transient pricing strategies; monitor market trends, competitive activity, and demand patterns.
• Analyze account production, booking pace, ADR, and RevPAR performance; identify opportunities to increase market share and premium room category sales.
• Represent the hotel at luxury travel industry events, trade shows, and networking functions; host familiarization trips (FAMs) and client site visits.
• Promote the property's unique luxury experiences, amenities, and brand standards; serve as an ambassador for the hotel's reputation and guest experience.
• Track Key Performance Indicators: transient room revenue, ADR, RevPAR, occupancy percentage, new account acquisition, account retention and growth, sales call productivity, luxury travel advisor production, corporate negotiated rate production.

Requirements

Candidates residing in the Northeast, Florida, New York, or New Jersey will be given preference during the selection process.

Accomplished luxury hospitality sales professional with extensive experience developing high‑value transient business through corporate accounts, luxury travel advisors, and premium leisure channels; demonstrated success in exceeding revenue targets, negotiating strategic partnerships, cultivating long‑term client relationships, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maximizing ADR and RevPAR performance.