Director, Sales Strategy

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, or Remote This is your chance to be part of a Global Sales Team that ensures Hilton owners and operators receive the combined benefits of scale, access, competence, and experience. As a Sales Strategy Director , you will support the team responsible for providing a differentiated selling platform for Hilton's diverse portfolio of brands by being relentlessly motivated to grow market share and deliver on our customer promise.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Sales Strategy & Planning, you will focus on the highest priority strategic initiatives targeted toward extended stay lodging customers (e.g., relocation management companies, corporate housing, project business, etc.) to support the growth of long stay business for new and existing brands.

What you'll do during a typical day

Design and structure high-priority strategic initiatives: Lead complex programs by defining the problem statement, clarifying objectives, identifying customer and business needs, and developing a clear strategy and roadmap for execution. Leverage program management practices and apply strategic frameworks to complex issues.

Build business cases and value frameworks

Develop models, return on investment analyses, and success metrics to evaluate opportunities and support executive decision-making. Translate strategic concepts into quantified business impact and measurable outcomes.

Design go-to-market and execution plans

Partner with Sales leaders, Product, and other commercial teams to define target segments, value propositions, sales motions, enablement needs, and change management plans for new initiatives, including the launch of new brands, new sales models and capabilities.

Drive performance-focused initiatives

Analyze sales performance data and customer trends to identify short-term opportunities to accelerate growth or improve efficiency. Develop targeted action plans and align team members around rapid implementation.

How you'll collaborate with others

Global Sales Leadership: Serve as a trusted strategy partner to senior sales leaders, participating in strategic planning sessions, facilitating workshops, and supporting other executive forums to shape commercial priorities and influence decision-making.

Cross-Functional Commercial & Enterprise Teams

Work with Product, Marketing, Revenue Management, Finance, Operations, Distribution, and Technology teams on business cases, implementation plans, and performance tracking.

Regional & Segment Sales Teams

Partner with regional and segment leaders to ensure global strategies are informed by customer insights and can be operationalized across diverse markets.

Deliverables you'll take ownership of: Enterprise-Level Strategy & Business Case Decks: Executive-ready strategy presentations and supporting analyses that define initiative scope, strategic rationale, financial impact, success metrics, and implementation roadmaps.

Program Charters and Go-to-Market Plans

Comprehensive program documentation outlining objectives, timelines, stakeholder alignment, KPI frameworks, and commercial activation plans to ensure successful launch and sustained value realization. What It Takes to Make the Stay You have these minimum qualifications: Ten (10) years of professional experience Seven (7) years of work experience in strategy, project management, commercial planning, consulting or sales strategy roles.

Five (5) years of experience leading large, cross-functional strategic initiatives. Five (5) years of experience managing through influence in a matrixed global organization and partner with senior leaders. Travel up to 15%.

It would be useful if you have: (BA/BS) Bachelor's Degree or MS Master's Degree in Business Administration Experience in extended stay lodging or working with directly with relocation management companies, corporate housing, and project business customers Strategy consulting experience Prior experience working directly with or supporting sales teams; knowledge of sales systems (e.g. Salesforce) Based in or willing to relocate to McLean VA, Dallas TX, or New York City, NY How We'll Help You Thrive At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests.

We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: Incredible travel perks

• Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program Own a piece of Hilton
• Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future Paid parental leave
• Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support
• Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge
• In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources
• Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most Health & welfare benefits
• From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered Financial security for your future
• Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $120,000 – $160,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE