Director of Sales | Dayton Fairfield Inn Water Street

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton located in the vibrant Water Street District of Dayton, Ohio. Our 98-room hotel offers a modern and welcoming environment for both business and leisure travelers, with convenient access to downtown attractions, dining, entertainment, and local businesses.

The Fairfield Inn Dayton provides guests with a variety of thoughtful amenities, including a welcoming lobby bar, 24/7 market, fitness center, business center, flexible workspaces, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and a daily complimentary breakfast.

With a focus on exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences, our team delivers the quality and hospitality guests expect from the Fairfield by Marriott brand.

If you're passionate about hospitality and looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton is the perfect place to join the Shaner Hotels family. Be part of a team committed to excellence, teamwork, and providing outstanding service to every guest.

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

• Bring the energy, professionalism, and flexibility to a dynamic hospitality environment.
• Lead sales efforts that help drive hotel revenue, achieve budget goals, and support continued business growth.
• Oversee daily Sales department operations to ensure procedures are completed accurately, consistently, and in alignment with brand standards.
• Champion Shaner Hotels, franchise, hotel, and departmental policies by keeping the Sales team informed, aligned, and ready to succeed.
• Build strong knowledge of key customers and accounts, including corporations, agencies, associations, tour operators, sports teams, and other organizations that purchase hotel services.
• Identify fresh opportunities, new market segments, and creative strategies that expand the hotel's reach and revenue potential.
• Create engaging packages, promotions, and advertising initiatives that help increase occupancy during slower periods.
• Represent the hotel with enthusiasm at trade shows, chamber events, civic functions, and local organization meetings to strengthen community and business partnerships.
• Partner closely with the General Manager, department leaders, and hotel team members to keep communication clear and collaboration strong.
• Motivate, guide, and manage team performance to create a productive, positive, and high-quality work environment.
• Manage the Sales Department's annual budget with a focus on smart planning, accountability, and results.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts based on business needs.
• Take on additional duties as assigned and contribute wherever needed to support hotel success.

Responsibilities

As Director of Sales, you will play a key role in shaping the hotel's success by building meaningful client relationships, developing new business, promoting the property with confidence, and leading sales strategies that drive top-line revenue. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality sales professional to make a visible impact while guiding all aspects of the Sales Department.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive sales experience, with hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
• A confident communicator who can connect effectively with guests, clients, management, and team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Strong awareness of the local economy, market conditions, and opportunities for growth.
• Working knowledge of hotel operations and the ability to partner across departments.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, banquet event orders, and related documents.
• Ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence, budgets, and cost-control plans.
• Comfort presenting to groups of customers, employees, and business partners.
• Familiarity with sales and marketing tools that support prospecting, account management, and revenue growth.
• Knowledge of banquet setup requirements and the ability to use B.E.O. details to support successful events.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions to create a great guest and client experience.

Shaner Hotels is excited to offer a standout opportunity to join our team at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in the vibrant Water Street District of Dayton, Ohio. This 98-room property welcomes guests with modern accommodations, a lobby bar, 24/7 market, fitness center, business center, flexible workspaces, complimentary high-speed Internet, and complimentary breakfast-creating an inviting setting for both guests and a sales leader ready to grow the hotel's success.