Director of Sales Marketing

Hiring company: Aimbridge Hospitality Source: LinkedIn Bahamas About the Company Director of Sales & Marketing | Luxury Caribbean Resort | British Colonial Nassau | Nassau, Bahamas Lead Sales for One of the Caribbean's Most Iconic Resorts At British Colonial Nassau, history, elegance, and island adventure come together in one extraordinary destination. Located on Nassau's beachfront and steeped in more than a century of heritage, British Colonial has entered an exciting new chapter, offering guests a sophisticated luxury experience inspired by the warmth, culture, and spirit of The Bahamas. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Director of Sales to lead all sales efforts for this landmark resort. This is an opportunity for a proven hospitality sales leader to shape the commercial success of one of Nassau's most recognizable destinations while building strong partnerships across group, leisure, catering, and corporate markets. As Director of Sales, you will oversee all resort sales and marketing initiatives with a focus on driving occupancy, ADR growth, and total revenue performance. You'll lead the sales team, identify new business opportunities, cultivate key client relationships, and develop strategic plans that position British Colonial Nassau as a premier destination within the Caribbean marketplace. Responsibilities What You'll Do • Driving group, transient, and catering revenue through proactive sales efforts and strategic prospecting • Developing and executing annual sales, marketing, and business plans • Managing sales forecasts, budgets, and revenue strategies • Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team • Conducting client presentations, site tours, and outside sales calls • Negotiating contracts and securing new business opportunities • Building strong relationships with ownership groups, community partners, tourism organizations, and key accounts • Analyzing market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth • Collaborating with operations, revenue management, catering, and marketing teams to maximize overall resort performance Qualifications We're looking for a sales leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to business development. Required Skills • Progressive hotel or resort sales leadership experience • Strong background in group and leisure market segmentation • Proven ability to drive revenue growth and exceed sales goals • Experience developing and implementing strategic sales plans • Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills • Ability to analyze market data and translate insights into winning strategies • Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences Preferred Skills • Dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven leadership style • Hands-on approach to business development Why British Colonial Nassau? British Colonial isn't simply a hotel. It's a Nassau landmark where over 100 years of history meet a renewed vision of luxury hospitality. Guests experience private beachfront access, oceanfront pools, curated events, distinctive dining, and authentic Bahamian charm, all within a resort that continues to redefine itself for today's traveler. As Director of Sales & Marketing, you'll help write the next chapter of that story. If you're ready to lead commercial strategy for one of the Bahamas' most recognized resorts, we'd love to hear from you.