Area Director Jobs in Tennessee
Area Director jobs in Tennessee are consistently active, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, retail and restaurant chains, and nonprofit services across a seniority range from emerging regional managers through senior multi-unit executives. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like HCA Healthcare, Dollar General, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare operations, multi-unit retail management, and community services administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Develop and implement successful marketing and sales solicitation activities to secure new business from specified market segments across two properties. Dream Nashville and Thompson Nashville. Maintain existing business clientele relationships, ensuring maximum profitability for the hotel and quality service for our guests.
Essential Job Functions:
- Grow market share of the business travel accounts through external and internal sales efforts with the purpose of securing business for the hotel in order to ensure that predetermined revenue expectations are met or exceeded.
- Develop and nurture relationships with Travel Managers, Travel Agents and Hotel Chain National Sales Representatives
- Grow market share for the luxury consortia’s and maximize all sales efforts to increase customer base for these preferred accounts.
- Research demand generators in the local market. Utilize Hotelligence and STR reports to identify and secure opportunity accounts as well as to monitor the conditions of the market.
- Effectively balance all of the core direct sales disciplines: prospecting, solicitation, rate quoting, contracting, outside sales calls, site inspections, client entertainment, outside presentations, marketing to in-house guests, networking,
- Attend industry events and trade shows.
- Track account volume production and discuss status with the top customers on a monthly basis.
- Develop and follow Strategic Plans and Actions that support the goal of growing existing accounts, moving market share from the competition, and identifying and securing new accounts.
- Report market segment status and tactics to the Strategy Team on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Respond promptly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively with operational departments. Facilitate special events for existing and prospective accounts.
- Prepare a month end recap report for the revenue team.
Qualifications
The Area Director of Travel Industry Sales should demonstrate a thorough understanding and competence in sales, account management functions and the hotel/business travel industry across two properties. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms and Hyatt services to transient market customers through corporate accounts, travel agencies and individual travel. Duties include managing current accounts, ensure proper solicitation of all transient markets, and may include travel to major cities within market.
Essential Qualifications:
1. General knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors affecting supply and demand
2. Hyatt sales experience preferred with working knowledge of system.
3. A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
4. A minimum of 3 years of corporate hotel sales in a Full-Service Luxury property
5. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
6. Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
7. Community involvement and/or professional association is highly regarded
8. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
9. Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
10. Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
Summary
Develop and implement successful marketing and sales solicitation activities to secure new business from specified market segments across two properties. Dream Nashville and Thompson Nashville. Maintain existing business clientele relationships, ensuring maximum profitability for the hotel and quality service for our guests.
Essential Job Functions:
- Grow market share of the business travel accounts through external and internal sales efforts with the purpose of securing business for the hotel in order to ensure that predetermined revenue expectations are met or exceeded.
- Develop and nurture relationships with Travel Managers, Travel Agents and Hotel Chain National Sales Representatives
- Grow market share for the luxury consortia’s and maximize all sales efforts to increase customer base for these preferred accounts.
- Research demand generators in the local market. Utilize Hotelligence and STR reports to identify and secure opportunity accounts as well as to monitor the conditions of the market.
- Effectively balance all of the core direct sales disciplines: prospecting, solicitation, rate quoting, contracting, outside sales calls, site inspections, client entertainment, outside presentations, marketing to in-house guests, networking,
- Attend industry events and trade shows.
- Track account volume production and discuss status with the top customers on a monthly basis.
- Develop and follow Strategic Plans and Actions that support the goal of growing existing accounts, moving market share from the competition, and identifying and securing new accounts.
- Report market segment status and tactics to the Strategy Team on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Respond promptly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively with operational departments. Facilitate special events for existing and prospective accounts.
- Prepare a month end recap report for the revenue team.
Qualifications
The Area Director of Travel Industry Sales should demonstrate a thorough understanding and competence in sales, account management functions and the hotel/business travel industry across two properties. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms and Hyatt services to transient market customers through corporate accounts, travel agencies and individual travel. Duties include managing current accounts, ensure proper solicitation of all transient markets, and may include travel to major cities within market.
Essential Qualifications:
1. General knowledge of travel industry, current market trends and economic factors affecting supply and demand
2. Hyatt sales experience preferred with working knowledge of system.
3. A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
4. A minimum of 3 years of corporate hotel sales in a Full-Service Luxury property
5. Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
6. Prefer selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
7. Community involvement and/or professional association is highly regarded
8. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
9. Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
10. Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
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Area Director Job Market in Tennessee
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area director jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field required
- Five or more years of multi-unit or regional management experience in Tennessee markets
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of ten or more direct and indirect reports
- Proficiency with P&L management, budgeting, and operational performance reporting
- Experience working with Tennessee-based regulatory agencies or state compliance requirements
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with community and corporate stakeholders
Area Director Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a area director in Tennessee?
Most area director roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field, followed by several years of progressively responsible management experience. Healthcare-focused area directors may need credentials aligned with Tennessee Department of Health standards, particularly in long-term care or behavioral health settings. Starting as a store manager, unit manager, or regional coordinator at a large Tennessee employer is the most common path before stepping into an area director title.
Which companies hire area directors in Tennessee?
Employers hiring area directors in Tennessee right now include Dialysis Clinic, Gentiva, and Right At Home, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's strong presence of national retail chains, healthcare systems, and food service companies means area director openings are distributed across both the major metros and mid-size markets like Chattanooga and Murfreesboro.
Which Tennessee cities have the most area director jobs?
Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis have the most area director openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the largest volume as the state's corporate and healthcare headquarters hub, while Memphis reflects its role as a regional logistics and retail center, and Knoxville draws openings from healthcare networks and retail chains anchored in East Tennessee.
How can I get hired as a area director in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a record in single-unit management first, then moving into multi-unit responsibility. Large Tennessee employers like HCA Healthcare, Dollar General, and Cracker Barrel run internal leadership development programs that promote high-performing unit managers into area-level roles. Lateral moves from district coordinator, operations supervisor, or regional trainer positions are also common entry points. Earning a state-recognized credential in healthcare administration from a Tennessee Board of Regents institution strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to area director jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to area director jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across industries and markets. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer. No signup is required to search and apply.
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