Area Director of Sales & Marketing

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Argonaut Hotel exudes the true essence of a boutique hotel and features breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. This luxury hotel is set within the historic Haslett Warehouse, a grand building built in 1907 of exposed brick, Douglas Fir beams and so much seaside character; you feel as though you can almost reach out and touch the colorful Barbary Coast past. With its exceptional service, charming, iconic style and the adjacent family‑friendly Blue Mermaid Restaurant & Bar, Argonaut Hotel is an ideal spot to base your San Francisco adventures.

Job Type : Full‑time

Location : San Francisco | Weekly travel to Napa (Approx. 20%)

A Day in the Life

We are seeking an Area Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) who serves as the strategic and day‑to‑day leader of the sales and marketing function for two Northern California properties : one based in San Francisco (primary / home property) and one in Napa, requiring weekly site visits. This role oversees all group sales, catering revenue generation, and marketing initiatives for both hotels while driving long‑term, value‑based customer relationships that support Noble House’s brand standards and ownership objectives.

The Area DOSM manages both reactive and proactive sales efforts, leads a high‑performing sales team, collaborates closely with Revenue Management and Corporate Marketing, and develops property‑specific marketing campaigns that position each hotel competitively within its market. Success is measured through booking performance, revenue maximization, market share growth, and effective brand representation across all distribution channels.

Qualifications

Sales & marketing leadership & brand positioning experience

Strong leadership & talent development, communication & presentation skills, negotiation, critical thinking, problem‑solving & analysis abilities

Good time management skills and ability to multi‑task

Sales execution & revenue strategy

Client development & relationship management

Operational excellence

Core competencies : business acumen, strategic thinking, leadership and coaching, client relationship development, result orientation, technical and systems proficiency

Education & Experience

Option 1 :

2‑year degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

Minimum of 7 years sales / marketing experience in hospitality, including 4 years in a DOSM or senior leadership role

Option 2 :

4‑year bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

Minimum of 5 years sales / marketing experience in hospitality, including 2 years in a DOSM or senior leadership role

Benefits

Generous medical, dental & vision insurance plans

Paid holidays, vacation & sick days

401k Retirement plan

Noble House Bonus plan

8 weeks of Parental Leave Pay

Pet Insurance

Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year‑round

Laundered Team Member Uniform

Pre‑tax Commuter Benefits

Referral Program

Phone Reimbursement

Complimentary Parking

Team Members Assistance Program

Special rates in Noble House Hotels and Food & Beverage for team members, friends and family

Shoes for Crews

Educational Assistance Program

On‑Demand Pay – Your Pay before Payday

Call to Action

If you enjoy being part of a team providing excellent experience to our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply and become the Area Director of Sales & Marketing in our professional, fun, and creative Team.

Our Culture | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes “location, distinction, and soul.” Our properties are not a “one‑size‑fits‑all.” And neither are our team members. What makes us at the Argonaut Hotel lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we like to have fun.

DEIA Statement

At The Argonaut Hotel, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expression – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Salary

$185,000 + Noble House bonus plan

Seniority Level : Director

Employment Type : Full‑time

Job Function : Sales and Business Development

Industry : Hospitality

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