Director of Sales & Marketing

About the role

Blossom Hotel Houston is transitioning into the Hilton Curio Collection, a portfolio of remarkable, independent hotels. This position is part of the leadership team and involves shaping and elevating commercial success.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Local Houston market experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel Management, or related field.
• Hotel industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of hospitality trends and consumer behavior.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Team leadership and management.
• Market research and analysis.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Customer service and relationship management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs.