Director, Group Sales

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality, and excellence. Each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre.”

This luxurious downtown hotel is a real architectural star in the place where skyscrapers were invented. Guests are invited to discover the finest of everything in the Windy City at our downtown Chicago hotel.  Our unique hotel designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier is a 32-floor prism of glass featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

Care in every heartfelt encounter

Director, Group Sales

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realize your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalized experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

A career that lets your passion shine

Bring your passion and strategic vision to lead group sales efforts as the Director of Group Sales. You will drive revenue growth by implementing innovative strategies and action plans tailored to each market segment. You’ll take the lead in developing budgets and as a proactive leader with a focus on achieving both personal and team sales goals effectively aligning with the hotel’s objectives and fostering relationships within a defined geographic region.

What you will bring to the role

You will bring over five years of refined experience within luxury hospitality, showcasing a proven ability to elevate sales strategies in high-end settings. Your strong, engaging personality complements your exceptional negotiation skills, while your sophisticated communication and relationship-building abilities foster meaningful connections. Expertly managing time and priorities, you seamlessly balance the demands of a dynamic role.

What we offer

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognize your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Successful candidates must be legally eligible and have current work authorization to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.  We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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Salary:  Based on experience and qualifications, salary range $98,000 - $115,000

• Quarterly & Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Saving Account, Flexible Spending Account & Wellness Allowances.
• Employer Provided Life & Disability Insurance – Additional Voluntary coverage available. 
• Employer provided Short & Long Term Disability.
• Supplemental Health Plans: Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity available.
• 401(K) retirement saving program with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Benefits
• Paid Time Off including:  Personal Days, Vacation, Paid Leave & Sick time.   Select Holidays, Jury Duty & Bereavement Pay
• Employee Perks:
  • Enjoy exclusive room rate discounts at all Accor properties worldwide
  • Ventra Transit Benefits – Pre-tax deductions
  • Discounted Pet & Auto/Home Insurance
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Press Reader Access
  • Complimentary Dry Cleaning
  • Complimentary meals at our employee cafeteria
• Limitless Career development opportunities within Accor