Director of Sales

Director of Sales Job in Pigeon Forge, TN | Scion Staffing

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Director of Sales

Location

Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Date Posted October 30, 2026

Job ID 15923

Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Sales on behalf of an established hospitality management company operating a distinctive Hilton-affiliated hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This exciting opportunity is fully onsite and offers the chance to lead sales initiatives in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director of Sales will lead strategic sales initiatives, drive revenue growth, and strengthen relationships across corporate, group, leisure, and travel markets. This position is ideal for a proactive hospitality sales professional who thrives on developing new business, building community partnerships, and leading a high-performing sales function. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director will play a key role in expanding market share, mentoring team members, and supporting the hotel's continued success.

PERKS:

Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $80,000–$95,000 annually, with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Performance Incentives: Opportunity to earn a 20% performance-based bonus, paid quarterly.

Comprehensive

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.

• Work-Life

Benefits

• Paid time off, vacation, hotel and travel discounts, and additional employee perks.

• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow with an established hospitality organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute proactive sales strategies to increase hotel revenue, achieve performance goals, and strengthen competitive market share.

• Generate new business through direct prospecting, client visits, networking, sales presentations, property tours, and community engagement.

• Build and maintain relationships with corporate accounts, group organizers, SMERF organizations, tour operators, travel partners, and other key market segments.

• Lead, mentor, and support the hotel's Executive Meeting Manager while promoting accountability, collaboration, and excellent client service.

• Collaborate with the General Manager, revenue management, and hospitality leadership to evaluate business opportunities, identify market trends, and optimize sales performance.

• Maintain accurate sales reports, account activity, client communications, and competitive market intelligence to support business development efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hotel sales experience with a strong background in proactive business development, outside sales, and revenue generation.

• Proven ability to cultivate client relationships, secure new accounts, and develop business across corporate, group, and hospitality markets.

• Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting sales team members, with the ability to motivate others and drive results.

• Familiarity with the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Knoxville hospitality markets preferred; Hilton-branded hotel experience is highly desirable.

• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and negotiation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant hotel sales systems.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• This full-time, direct hire opportunity offers an anticipated annual base salary of $80,000–$95,000, with flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates, along with a 20% performance-based bonus opportunity, paid quarterly and tied to hotel financial performance.

• The comprehensive benefits package includes medical insurance with HSA options, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, vacation, tuition reimbursement, hotel and travel discounts, daily pay options, and additional employee incentives.

• The position is fully onsite in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with a typical Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and occasional flexibility for business events.