Area Director Jobs in Virginia
Area Director jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare networks, retail and restaurant chains, social services, and defense-adjacent operations across the state's major employment corridors. The heaviest hiring is in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads metros, where large employers like Inova Health System, Ahold Delhaize (parent of Giant Food), and General Dynamics maintain substantial regional footprints. The most in-demand specializations are operations management across multi-unit locations, healthcare service line oversight, and government services administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you looking for a great place to work? We are looking for leaders with multi-Property, full service and select service director of sales experience. As our new Area Director of Sales, you will be responsible for the overall sales and marketing efforts for the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, Courtyard by Marriott McLean Tysons and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Herndon hotels. You will also use your leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit, and ensure quality. If you believe you have what it takes to create a rewarding experience for our guests, we would love to speak with you! This position is responsible for ensuring overall effective operations of all meetings, including adherence to all health regulations and liquor laws. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team member relations.
Responsibilities:
- Sales: Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive business plan that defines hotel sales objectives and supports financial goals. Accountable for aggressively pursuing business revenue goals and achieving established Personal Performance Expectations for self and team. Responsible for soliciting transient, group, and extended stay group demand generators to capitalize on revenue opportunities. Proactively positions and markets the hotel by effective revenue/yield management to achieve maximum hotel profit. Uses expertise to advise and implement changes to sales and marketing efforts based on sales and guest comments.
- Cost Control: Responsible for management of sales, marketing and catering expenses to maximize hotel profitability, and increase return on investment. Responsible for effective labor management through proper scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting based on business needs. Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment. Responsible for preparation and management of the department budget. Manages and maintains company assets to stay within budget guidelines and prolong the life of company resources.
- People Management: Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, discipline and development of sales employees. Evaluates staff performance and takes appropriate corrective action as needed to hold sales and catering employees accountable. Motivates staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding/recognizing employees.
- Guest Service: Accountable for guest satisfaction by developing and maintaining long-term, value-based client relationships. Ensures effective communication of client needs from sales to appropriate operational departments. Resolves complaints and concerns in courteous and friendly manner, focuses on service recovery when applicable. Works side by side with sales and catering staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards.
- Technical Acumen: Responsible for utilizing sales and catering tools/systems to accurately identify, report, forecast and communicate sales data. Ensures integrity of sales data by documenting information in Delphi on a daily basis. Utilizes sales tools, and other market intelligence, i.e. Holeligence ® and STR® to drive business.
- Training: Responsible for ongoing training of all sales and catering employees and ensuring training records are maintained. Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs and ensures implementation to improve results. Utilizes available resources and adheres to B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group training policies. Ensures all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, and department specific training requirements are met.
- Safety/Risk Management: Ensures a clean and safe work environment to maintain standards per B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/employee incidents.
- Self/Workload Management: Responsible for effective self/workload management. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills. Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment. Attends all daily, weekly and/or monthly department/hotel meetings to ensure proper communication/planning occurs. Adheres to all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group Standard Operating Procedures.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred. Professional membership and community involvement desired. Basic Microsoft Office and Delphi experience also desired.
- Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 3-5 years experience, full service hotel with catering sales experience required, with a minimum of 1 year managing direct reports preferred.
- Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests. Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Benefits:
- Well-Being Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Vacation Policy
- Incentive Eligible
- Long Term Planning:
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Member Programs:
- Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
- Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
- Annual Team Member Banquets
- Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
- Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
- Complimentary Room Stays
- Weekly Payroll
- Free Parking
The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Are you looking for a great place to work? We are looking for leaders with multi-Property, full service and select service director of sales experience. As our new Area Director of Sales, you will be responsible for the overall sales and marketing efforts for the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, Courtyard by Marriott McLean Tysons and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Herndon hotels. You will also use your leadership skills to drive revenue, maximize profit, and ensure quality. If you believe you have what it takes to create a rewarding experience for our guests, we would love to speak with you! This position is responsible for ensuring overall effective operations of all meetings, including adherence to all health regulations and liquor laws. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team member relations.
Responsibilities:
- Sales: Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive business plan that defines hotel sales objectives and supports financial goals. Accountable for aggressively pursuing business revenue goals and achieving established Personal Performance Expectations for self and team. Responsible for soliciting transient, group, and extended stay group demand generators to capitalize on revenue opportunities. Proactively positions and markets the hotel by effective revenue/yield management to achieve maximum hotel profit. Uses expertise to advise and implement changes to sales and marketing efforts based on sales and guest comments.
- Cost Control: Responsible for management of sales, marketing and catering expenses to maximize hotel profitability, and increase return on investment. Responsible for effective labor management through proper scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting based on business needs. Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment. Responsible for preparation and management of the department budget. Manages and maintains company assets to stay within budget guidelines and prolong the life of company resources.
- People Management: Responsible for interviewing, hiring, coaching, discipline and development of sales employees. Evaluates staff performance and takes appropriate corrective action as needed to hold sales and catering employees accountable. Motivates staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding/recognizing employees.
- Guest Service: Accountable for guest satisfaction by developing and maintaining long-term, value-based client relationships. Ensures effective communication of client needs from sales to appropriate operational departments. Resolves complaints and concerns in courteous and friendly manner, focuses on service recovery when applicable. Works side by side with sales and catering staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards.
- Technical Acumen: Responsible for utilizing sales and catering tools/systems to accurately identify, report, forecast and communicate sales data. Ensures integrity of sales data by documenting information in Delphi on a daily basis. Utilizes sales tools, and other market intelligence, i.e. Holeligence ® and STR® to drive business.
- Training: Responsible for ongoing training of all sales and catering employees and ensuring training records are maintained. Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs and ensures implementation to improve results. Utilizes available resources and adheres to B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group training policies. Ensures all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, and department specific training requirements are met.
- Safety/Risk Management: Ensures a clean and safe work environment to maintain standards per B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/employee incidents.
- Self/Workload Management: Responsible for effective self/workload management. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills. Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment. Attends all daily, weekly and/or monthly department/hotel meetings to ensure proper communication/planning occurs. Adheres to all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group Standard Operating Procedures.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred. Professional membership and community involvement desired. Basic Microsoft Office and Delphi experience also desired.
- Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 3-5 years experience, full service hotel with catering sales experience required, with a minimum of 1 year managing direct reports preferred.
- Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests. Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Benefits:
- Well-Being Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Vacation Policy
- Incentive Eligible
- Long Term Planning:
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Member Programs:
- Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
- Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
- Annual Team Member Banquets
- Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
- Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
- Complimentary Room Stays
- Weekly Payroll
- Free Parking
The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Area Director Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area director jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of multi-unit or multi-site management experience in a relevant Virginia industry
- Demonstrated ability to oversee P&L accountability across a defined regional territory
- Experience managing teams of 50 or more employees across geographically distributed locations
- Proficiency with workforce management, budgeting, and operational reporting platforms
- Strong familiarity with Virginia regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the employer's sector
Area Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a area director in Virginia?
Most area director roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a field aligned with the employer's industry, followed by progressive management experience at the district or regional level. Virginia does not issue a universal area director license, but sector-specific credentials matter: healthcare operations candidates benefit from Virginia Board of Health Professions recognition, while social services area directors often work under state-licensed program frameworks administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Which companies hire area directors in Virginia?
Virginia area director roles are posted by Gentiva, B. F. Saul Hospitality, and Serco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large healthcare systems, federal contracting firms, and regional retail chains means area director demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Virginia cities have the most area director jobs?
McLean, Fairfax, and Richmond have the most area director openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives volume through its dense concentration of federal contractors, healthcare networks, and corporate headquarters, while Richmond serves as a hub for regional retail, financial services, and state government operations, and Hampton Roads reflects demand from defense, logistics, and large hospital systems anchored along the coast.
Are there remote area director jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are rare. Area directors typically oversee staff and operations across physical locations, making fully remote work uncommon for most employers. About 67% of area director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be roles where reporting, analytics, and vendor coordination make up the bulk of daily responsibilities rather than on-site management.
How can I get hired as a area director in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an area director role from a district manager, regional coordinator, or senior operations manager position after building multi-site responsibility. Large Virginia healthcare employers like Sentara Healthcare and VCU Health often post internal leadership development programs that prepare operations managers for regional roles. Candidates in retail or food service can target assistant area manager openings with employers operating in the Richmond and Northern Virginia corridors as a direct stepping stone.
Where can I find and apply to area director jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to area director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your industry background and geographic preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and seniority level.
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