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Area Director jobs are open across retail, healthcare, nonprofit, hospitality, and financial services, at levels from regional manager to senior area director, with common specializations in operations, sales, and franchise development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Sage Hospitality Group is looking for an Area Director of Revenue Management for a remote based role.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
JOB OVERVIEW
The Area Director of Revenue Management is responsible for the maximization of revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space for multiple hotels. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills by educating others and ensures understanding and gains buy-in of the revenue management processes associated with demand, revenue, forecasting, opportunity analysis, and inventory management. Works with hotel leaders to recommend and identify future markets, hotel opportunities, guide hotels sales strategy and pricing for transient, group, and catering.
Responsibilities:
- Maximizes revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space of assigned hotels.
- Partners with GMs’ and Sales Leaders’ to ensure a strategic mix of business and pricing strategies are set based on market conditions to achieve sell out efficiency, targeted marketing, maximized revenue, profitability and Annual Budget/Business Plans are aligned.
- Effectively works with people, creating teamwork, taking charge, generating enthusiasm, motivating and using an uplifting and lead-by-example leadership approach.
- Ensure sales training is provided to Front Office and Reservation associates.
- Continuous analysis of competitive set, price positioning, seasonality and mix.
- Use all Yield Management tools available to maximize efforts. Develop appropriate selling strategies to include recommendations on rate, arrival patterns, length of stay, and discount rate availability.
- Manage property participation and production through relevant Internet sites and other distribution channels (CRO, GDS, ADS, and Travel Agency Consortiums).
- Build/maintain relationships w/OTA Market Managers and ensure best representation on 3rd party web sites.
- Develop monthly room’s revenue forecast to be accurate within 5%.
- Review & analysis of Online Reputation management tool and online marketing analytics.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
- Direct Reports Where Applicable: Group Coordinator, Reservations Sales Agents, Inventory Manager or Sales Reporting & System Analyst.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
Four year degree preferred.
Experience
3-5 years of Revenue Management experience required. Multi-property experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent knowledge of transient, group, and catering customer segments.
- Excellent personal management skills; time management, meeting deadlines, effective communication and presentations skills.
- Excellent understanding of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes, and systems.
- Understands both Brand strategies and cultures.
- Knowledge of advanced revenue management techniques.
- Must be extremely confidential and able to manage sensitive and confidential situations tactfully.
- Negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and or associates.
- Ability to work under pressure and have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent reading and effective writing abilities for completing paperwork and management reports, giving and receiving instructions, review and preparation of all documentation and training.
- Excellent mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent hearing required to discern/resolve employee complaints, issues and participation in meetings for feedback.
- Excellent vision required - 100% in review preparation of all documentation - applications, write-ups, reviews.
- Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%.
- Travel – 30-50% travel to hotel properties required.
ENVIRONMENT
Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment.
BENEFITS:
Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
SALARY:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
Sage Hospitality Group is looking for an Area Director of Revenue Management for a remote based role.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
JOB OVERVIEW
The Area Director of Revenue Management is responsible for the maximization of revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space for multiple hotels. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills by educating others and ensures understanding and gains buy-in of the revenue management processes associated with demand, revenue, forecasting, opportunity analysis, and inventory management. Works with hotel leaders to recommend and identify future markets, hotel opportunities, guide hotels sales strategy and pricing for transient, group, and catering.
Responsibilities:
- Maximizes revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space of assigned hotels.
- Partners with GMs’ and Sales Leaders’ to ensure a strategic mix of business and pricing strategies are set based on market conditions to achieve sell out efficiency, targeted marketing, maximized revenue, profitability and Annual Budget/Business Plans are aligned.
- Effectively works with people, creating teamwork, taking charge, generating enthusiasm, motivating and using an uplifting and lead-by-example leadership approach.
- Ensure sales training is provided to Front Office and Reservation associates.
- Continuous analysis of competitive set, price positioning, seasonality and mix.
- Use all Yield Management tools available to maximize efforts. Develop appropriate selling strategies to include recommendations on rate, arrival patterns, length of stay, and discount rate availability.
- Manage property participation and production through relevant Internet sites and other distribution channels (CRO, GDS, ADS, and Travel Agency Consortiums).
- Build/maintain relationships w/OTA Market Managers and ensure best representation on 3rd party web sites.
- Develop monthly room’s revenue forecast to be accurate within 5%.
- Review & analysis of Online Reputation management tool and online marketing analytics.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
- Direct Reports Where Applicable: Group Coordinator, Reservations Sales Agents, Inventory Manager or Sales Reporting & System Analyst.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Formal Training
Four year degree preferred.
Experience
3-5 years of Revenue Management experience required. Multi-property experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent knowledge of transient, group, and catering customer segments.
- Excellent personal management skills; time management, meeting deadlines, effective communication and presentations skills.
- Excellent understanding of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes, and systems.
- Understands both Brand strategies and cultures.
- Knowledge of advanced revenue management techniques.
- Must be extremely confidential and able to manage sensitive and confidential situations tactfully.
- Negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and or associates.
- Ability to work under pressure and have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent reading and effective writing abilities for completing paperwork and management reports, giving and receiving instructions, review and preparation of all documentation and training.
- Excellent mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent hearing required to discern/resolve employee complaints, issues and participation in meetings for feedback.
- Excellent vision required - 100% in review preparation of all documentation - applications, write-ups, reviews.
- Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%.
- Travel – 30-50% travel to hotel properties required.
ENVIRONMENT
Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment.
BENEFITS:
Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.
SALARY:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines50
- Ardelyx6
- Genentech5
- Howard University5
- TK Elevator5
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals70
- Technology & Software41
- Education20
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area director jobs.
- Five or more years of multi-unit or multi-site management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and performance-manage site-level managers
- Proficiency with CRM, workforce management, or ERP platforms relevant to the sector
- Strong P&L fluency and experience owning a regional budget
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field
- Willingness to travel regularly within an assigned geographic territory
Tips for Your Area Director Job Search
Quantify your regional P&L ownership
Area director resumes stall when they list responsibilities instead of results. Rewrite each bullet to show revenue owned, cost reductions achieved, or headcount led across your region. Hiring managers want to see the scale you've managed, not just the duties you held.
Tailor your resume to the sector
An area director resume that works for retail chains reads very differently from one targeting behavioral health networks. Swap out industry terminology, KPIs, and compliance references so every version speaks directly to the hiring organization's world, not a generic multi-unit management role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists area director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the right reporting structure
Some area director roles report to a VP of operations, others to a regional president or franchise owner. Understand that distinction before you apply. The reporting line signals how much autonomy you'll actually have and shapes every question you'll face in the interview.
Prepare a turnaround story for interviews
Area director interviewers almost always ask how you've handled an underperforming location or team. Go in with a specific example that covers your diagnosis, the actions you took, and the measurable outcome. Vague answers about coaching culture will not land.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When an offer comes in, clarify exactly how many locations you'll oversee, whether that number can grow, and what resources come with the territory. Scope creep without added support is a common pain point for area directors, and the time to address it is before you sign.
Area Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most area directors?
The companies hiring the most area directors right now include Revolution Medicines, Ardelyx, and Genentech, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially active in retail chains, behavioral health networks, and franchise-based service businesses.
How many area director jobs are remote?
About 23% of area director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the role is inherently field-based for most employers. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are sales-focused area director roles and those in software, insurance, or financial services rather than physical retail or healthcare operations.
How do you become an area director?
Most area directors work their way up through site-level management, typically starting as a store, clinic, or branch manager before taking on a district or multi-unit role. From there, consistent performance across locations, strong people development results, and demonstrated P&L accountability are what move candidates into area director consideration. Some employers also promote from regional sales or operations roles when the candidate has cross-functional exposure.
Can you get hired as an area director with little management experience?
Breaking into an area director role without multi-unit experience is difficult but not impossible. Your best path is to target smaller operators, franchise groups, or fast-growing startups that promote from within and need leaders quickly. Highlight any experience supervising other managers, owning a budget, or leading across locations, even informally, since those signals matter more than a specific title.
What does the area director interview process look like?
Area director interviews typically run three to five rounds. The first is usually a recruiter screen, followed by a structured interview with the regional VP or hiring manager focused on multi-unit leadership scenarios. Later rounds often include a presentation on how you'd approach the territory, a field visit or panel with current area directors, and a final conversation with a senior executive before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to area director jobs?
You can find and apply to area director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, territory preferences, and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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