Now Hiring - Tutwiler Clinic - Director of Sales - Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, AL in Birmingham, AL

Full description of the position

Director of Sales The Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, AL Lead Sales at One of Birmingham's Most Iconic, Newly Reimagined Addresses A century of history. A skyline of opportunity. The Tutwiler Hotel a downtown Birmingham landmark since 1914, recently transformed by a full property remodel is searching for a dynamic, results-driven Director of Sales to lead all revenue-generating strategy for our full-service hotel, complete with extensive meeting space, banquet operations, and a vibrant mix of corporate, group, and leisure business. This is a rare opportunity to lead commercial strategy at a freshly renovated property with deep historic roots and help write its next chapter of growth.

• What You'll Own
• Set and execute annual and monthly sales strategy across corporate, group, airline, government, association, SMERF, and leisure segments
• Own forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting translating data into decisions
• Drive new business through proactive outreach, client visits, and community engagement across the Birmingham market
• Partner cross-functionally with Banquets, Catering, Revenue Management, and Operations to deliver seamless group and event execution
• Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and within the local business community
• Leverage the property's newly renovated spaces to attract and win new group, corporate, and event business
• Champion a guest-first culture that reflects A&R Hospitality's standards at every turn

What You Bring

• Proven full-service hotel sales leadership experience, with a track record of driving revenue and developing teams
• Deep knowledge of banquet/catering operations and multi-segment market dynamics
• Mastery of the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing national and local accounts
• A valid driver's license, clean MVR, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance (non-negotiable this role is on the move)
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills, with executive-level presence
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The composure to lead through pressure and the flexibility to work evenings/weekends when business demands it
• Bonus Points For
• Experience leading sales for a newly renovated or repositioned property
• Experience leading multi-property or regional sales initiatives
• Familiarity with hospitality CRM systems and revenue management platforms
• Why This Role
• Lead sales at a National Historic Landmark with genuine prestige in the Birmingham market
• Sell a freshly remodeled property with renewed energy and curb appeal
• Join a hospitality group that values ethics, culture, and long-term career growth
• Work in the heart of downtown Birmingham walking distance to the city's top cultural, dining, and business districts
• Ready to Drive Revenue at a Birmingham Icon? If you're a sales leader who thrives on relationships, results, and representing a property with real character, we want to hear from you. Apply today. _ A &R Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in every aspect of employment._ REQUIREMENTS A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.