Director of Sales

Located right on the sand in Sunny Isles Beach, The Sunny is more than a beachfront hotel—it’s a place where thoughtful hospitality and good energy go hand in hand. And we’re looking for great people to help us bring it all to life.

Whether you’re greeting guests at the front desk, keeping our rooms sparkling, mixing drinks with style, or making someone’s spa day extra special, every role here plays a part in creating memorable moments. Because at The Sunny, service isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.

We offer:
– A beautiful place to come to work every day
– Opportunities across departments—front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, spa, and more
– A team that values warmth, curiosity, and care
– The chance to grow your career with a family-owned hospitality group that invests in its people

Overview

The reimagined Newport Beachside Hotel & Hotel is reintroducing itself as The Sunny, a vibrant new hotel brand redefining the beachfront retreat in Miami’s oceanfront enclave of Sunny Isles Beach. The property will offer 340 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, six distinct food and beverage outlets, a curated private art collection, a full-service spa, an oceanfront pool with tiki bar and fire pits, a beach club and 22,000+ square feet of flexible event space—including an oceanfront terrace with sweeping views of the Atlantic and the beloved Newport Fishing Pier.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated sales strategies that drive transient leisure business, group bookings, and event revenue.
• Actively sell across all segments, with a focus on leisure, group, and social event markets, using platforms like CVENT and CVB channels to attract new business.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, travel advisors, corporate accounts, and tourism partners.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, on sales calls, and during in-market events to generate new business opportunities.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Collaborate with revenue management, operations, and brand marketing to create compelling promotions and packages aligned with business goals.
• Drive awareness of the hotel’s rebrand, positioning it as a lifestyle destination with exclusive beachfront access in the highly desirable Sunny Isles Beach area.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to adjust strategies as needed.
• Manage department budget, forecasting, and ROI analysis to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience
• 5+ years progressive hotel sales experience
• Minimum 2 years hotel sales leadership experience or equivalent
• Ability to execute a Sales and Marketing Plan to enhance revenue
• Established relationships within the agency community
• Negotiation/interpretation of contracts skills
• Business communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites
• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems
• Present confidence and a professional appearance

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Hotels and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.