Now Hiring - Drury Hotels - Market Sales Executive in Charlotte, NC

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Property Location: 8925 Red Oak Blvd. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• So. Much. More. Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.
• Work-life-balance Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning - Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025
• Incentives - Quarterly bonuses (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• Incentives - This position is eligible for a semi-annual bonus based on performance As a Market Sales Executive based in Charlotte, you will conduct sales activities related to selling our portfolio of 150 hotels in 30 states, including guest rooms and meeting facilities. This is a rare opportunity to combine a national sales role with total account management, giving you direct influence over hotel performance and the ability to work closely with Operations, Marketing, and fellow Sales professionals. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to client-facing sales activities. There may be occasions when you need to travel outside of your home city, which should not exceed 10% of your overall working time. WHAT WILL YOU DO
• Responsible for revenue growth from assigned accounts, including corporate/non-corporate opportunities, and developing new business
• Manage local B2B partnerships and sponsorships with guidance from Manager, Revenue Strategy & Market Sales, and collaboration with Regional Managers
• Maintain expert knowledge of market area demand generators and accounts, ensuring comprehensive account management
• Leverage customer interactions to explore opportunities across all 150 hotels within the company
• Market Area Charlotte Hotels & Greenville, SC WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
• Demonstrates knowledge of sales techniques and exhibits the ability to advance customers through the sales cycle
• Possesses excellent business communication skills, both written and verbal, that are grammatically accurate
• Presents confidently to audiences of various sizes, with quality and relevant messaging
• Communicates with Internal stakeholders (Revenue Optimization, Operations Leaders, etc.) in a way that builds trust and revenue through collaboration
• Exhibits effective time management through structure, self-discipline, and smart calendar planning
• Confident in utilizing multiple technologies, including CRM, Microsoft365, and industry research platforms
• Education
• Requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and intellectual development equivalent to the completion of a four-year college degree
• A college degree related to sales and marketing is highly recommended and valued
• Experience
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in outside sales and account management, specifically with regional or national business-to-business accounts
• Previous experience in hospitality or a related field is preferred, showcasing familiarity with the industry Rise. Shine. Work Happy. Apply Now