Director of Sales & Marketing

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) who serves as the strategic and operational leader for all sales and marketing efforts at the Argonaut, a high-volume, rooms-driven and catering-heavy boutique hotel in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. This role oversees group rooms, corporate and leisure segments, and a significant catering operation, while also carrying an active sales portfolio. A key responsibility includes directly selling and managing business tied to San Francisco’s citywide convention contracts, leveraging major Moscone Center events and compression periods to maximize revenue. The DOSM provides day-to-day leadership to the sales and marketing team, executes both proactive and reactive sales strategies, and partners closely with Revenue Management and Corporate Marketing to position the Argonaut competitively and achieve property revenue goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational leadership for all sales and marketing efforts
• Oversee group rooms, corporate and leisure segments, and catering operations
• Directly sell and manage business tied to San Francisco’s citywide convention contracts
• Lead and develop the sales and marketing team
• Execute proactive and reactive sales strategies
• Partner with Revenue Management and Corporate Marketing to achieve revenue goals
• Manage an active sales portfolio

Requirements

• Proven hotel sales leadership experience with strong performance in group and corporate room revenue strategy
• Option 1: 2-year degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field and minimum 7 years hotel sales experience, including at least 4 years in a DOS/DOSM or senior sales leadership role
• Option 2: 4-year bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related major and minimum 5 years hotel sales experience, including at least 2 years in a DOS/DOSM or senior sales leadership role
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task
• Business acumen, strategic thinking, leadership and coaching, client relationship development, result orientation, technical and systems proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with citywide convention cycles and large-market demand patterns
• Knowledge of San Francisco demand drivers and competitive landscape
• Experience within independent or lifestyle hotel brands

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• 401k Retirement plan
• Noble House Bonus plan
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement and recognition events
• Laundered Team Member Uniform
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• Referral Program
• Phone Reimbursement
• Complimentary Parking
• Team Members Assistance Program
• Special rates in Noble House Hotels and Food & Beverage for team members, friends, and family
• Shoes for Crews
• Educational Assistance Program
• On-Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday

Pay

$185,000.00 Annually + Noble House bonus plan