National Sales Executive - Corporate

This position allows you to live and work in any Drury city with a major airport, ensuring easy access to travel and professional connections.

Property Location:

13075 Manchester Rd - St. Louis, Missouri 63131

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.

• Incentives - This position is eligible for a semi-annual bonus based on performance and also a quarterly bonus based on company profitability and service scores 
• 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 Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2024)

Summary:

The National Sales Executive conducts sales activities related to selling Drury Hotels’ guest rooms and meeting facilities by following the procedures as part of Drury United to increase company, market, and hotel revenue.  This position is responsible for achieving the revenue goals set forth by Drury Hotels. The performance of the National Sales Executive is measured by account revenue growth, new account development, the creation and achievement of strategic sales plans, the cultivation of account relationships with key decision makers, and overall business and account acumen. 

Primary responsibility is to build, manage and maintain Drury Hotels’ most complex and high revenue value accounts, emphasizing account growth across all hotels. 

A national sales executive position is defined by account and segment complexity paired with account portfolio value; indicating a customer segment that requires advanced knowledge and skill.

A national sales executive portfolio is determined as complex by the majority of accounts consisting of senior level contacts, multiple business units, third-party and TMC involvement, complex procurement and contracting processes, and requires a multi-level strategy to grow room nights across all hotels.

An account portfolio measures as high value when the majority of accounts has consistent production across three or more markets, a minimum of 500 room nights and annual revenue value of $100,000 minimum. 

An average of 70% of work time is devoted to client-facing sales activities with the remaining 30% of work time devoted to administrative efforts. This role has the potential for travel out of home city up to 50% of time.  

Experience: Requires minimum of 5 years of outside sales and account management experience, with regional or national business-to business accounts, preferably in hospitality or related field.  Experience in a vertical segment is preferred.

General Knowledge, Skill and Ability:  

Requires expert knowledge of sales techniques and professional business practices. Requires ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Requires proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office. Requires effective time management and organizational skills.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.