Director of Sales - Signia by Hilton Savannah

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a rewarding work environment. With a rich history spanning over a century, Hilton operates a wide range of world-class hotel brands, welcoming more than 3 billion guests worldwide. The brand is dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, creating memorable stays for travelers and establishing a premier reputation in the hotel and hospitality sector. Hilton's award-winning workplace culture, honored repeatedly on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, reflects its dedication to employee growth, wellbeing, and inclusivity. The company supports its team members with comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages professional development and career advancement.

This exciting job opportunity is for the role of Director of Sales at the upcoming Signia by Hilton Savannah, a highly anticipated new hotel slated to open in 2028. This property will serve as the future headquarters hotel connected to the expanded Savannah Convention Center, strategically located on Hutchinson Island with scenic views of historic downtown Savannah. Featuring 444 guest rooms, elevated food and beverage offerings, premium meeting and event spaces, and the sophisticated service culture that defines the Signia by Hilton brand, this hotel is positioned to elevate Savannah as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and luxury travel.

As the Director of Sales, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and driving the sales strategy to achieve revenue growth across all hotel segments including group, business transient, leisure transient, and catering. This position offers a unique chance to influence the culture, guest experience, and commercial success of a flagship property in Hilton’s portfolio. Your responsibilities will include developing revenue-driving sales strategies, optimizing pricing and business mix for profitability, leading business reviews and long-term commercial planning, and aligning sales efforts with revenue and marketing functions.

You will also be instrumental in fostering relationships with key stakeholders such as Hilton Worldwide Sales, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, travel partners, and major clients to drive demand and conversions through strategic site visits and pre-convention meetings. Monitoring market and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge in group and transient segments will also be central to your role. Additionally, the Director of Sales will build and nurture a high-performing sales team through talent recruitment, performance management, and professional development initiatives.

At Hilton, the core values—Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a focus on the Now—define the workplace culture and the qualities expected of each team member. This role is not just about managing sales; it is about bringing warmth, positivity, and leadership to every interaction, helping create a workplace and guest experience that is exemplary.

Joining Hilton means benefiting from exceptional care and support for your wellbeing. Some of the notable perks include access to deeply discounted travel stays through the Go Hilton program, the opportunity to invest in Hilton shares with employee stock purchase options, paid parental leave, personalized caregiving support, crisis concierge services, mental health resources, generous paid time off, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and retirement savings plans. These benefits reflect Hilton's commitment to supporting team members through every phase of life.

This role is a prestigious opportunity to join a company that values its employees as much as its guests and to be part of a landmark hotel project that will set a new standard for hospitality in Savannah and beyond. If you are passionate about leading sales teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and eager to help shape the future of luxury hospitality, this role at Signia by Hilton Savannah is an ideal fit.