Jennifer Davila
Houston
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Sonesta Simply Suites, driving significant ADR, occupancy, and revenue growth. Renowned for relationship management and attention to detail, I excel in diversifying business portfolios and achieving operational excellence, earning multiple awards for outstanding performance and revenue generation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Sonesta Simply Suites Houston CityCentre
Houston
11.2012 - 06.2025
- Directed sales and marketing initiatives for extended-stay hotel with 122 rooms.
- Cultivated relationships with corporate, leisure, and group clients to enhance revenue streams.
- Aligned sales strategies with business objectives through coordination with operations and revenue management.
- Achieved year-over-year revenue growth via proactive account management and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Negotiated corporate rates and agreements for local and global accounts.
- Mentored sales teams at struggling properties and trained new directors of sales in taskforce roles.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints to ensure guest satisfaction and retention.
- Represented hotel at tradeshows, events, travel fairs, and networking opportunities.
Director of Sales
IHG Candlewood Suites Houston Beltway 8 – Westheimer
Houston
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Grew occupancy from 20% to 80-90% average within the first 6 months.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts in oil and gas, medical, IT, engineering, and leisure segments to consistently exceed sales targets.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and delivered tailored solutions to meet client needs.
- Built strong, long-term relationships through attentive service and consistent follow-up.
- Developed a robust pipeline of local and global accounts through prospecting, touring, negotiating, and closing deals.
Director of Sales
IHG - Candlewood Suites Houston Westchase
Houston
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Expanded hotel business by diversifying client base beyond oil and gas accounts for first time.
- Maintained strong relationships with existing accounts during transition from previous Director of Sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas12-1991
Skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Work ethic
- Trustworthiness
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Dependability
- Relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking ability
- Timely task completion
- Self-starter
- Minimal supervision
Computer Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office 365
- Internet Explorer
- Chrome
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Sonesta Simply Suites Houston CityCentre
11.2012 - 06.2025
Director of Sales
IHG Candlewood Suites Houston Beltway 8 – Westheimer
10.2009 - 11.2012
Director of Sales
IHG - Candlewood Suites Houston Westchase
03.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University
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