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Crestline Hotels & Resorts stands among the nations most respected leaders in hospitality management. Since its founding in 2000, Crestline has built a dynamic portfolio of 120 hotels, resorts, and conference centers spanning more than 17,000 rooms across 24 states and the District of Columbia. Partnering with premier brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG, as well as a distinctive collection of independent, lifestyle, and boutique destinations, Crestline delivers exceptional experiences and outstanding results for guests, owners, and associates alike.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking an accomplished Sales & Marketing Leader to guide the company’s next phase of growth. With a robust and well-positioned portfolio, Crestline is poised for continued expansion. This executive will be responsible for driving all group and negotiated segment initiatives, establishing strategic growth priorities, and developing comprehensive plans to strengthen both new and existing business. Additionally, this leader will have direct management and oversight of the regional sales teams across the Crestline portfolio, ensuring alignment, performance, and excellence in execution.
This is a remote-based position but will require 40-50% travel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate as key member of the executive team to ensure business success
- Develop and maintain the overall hotel sales plans for the company and ensure that RevPAR share continues to grow companywide
- Provide regular updates to CEO and rest of the executive team as appropriate
- Develop and implement regional and national sales-generating strategic initiatives
- Build and grow the sales team through training, team member development, and accountability
- Provide visible leadership and communications to the sales organization and to all hotels in the portfolio
- Drive results through the hotel sales teams by ensuring sales goals, targets, and forecasts are met
- Set appropriate metrics for sales management, and use sales force automation tools to effectively measure the sales team on metrics relevant to outcomes
- Establish compensation, training, and sales incentive programs
- Oversee the annual business planning for each hotel as well as all group and negotiated sales segment portion of the hotel budgets in the portfolio of managed properties
- Ensure all marketing communications are coordinated, meet brand standards, and are an effective expenditure of resources for the properties in the portfolio. Review and maintain high standards in advertising and collateral for both the company and the hotels.
- Provide input and support for the Company’s leadership in new development proformas and hotel management presentations. Assist with the research and analysis of market demand for potential acquisitions. Assist in determining market positioning, franchise affiliation and sales strategies for new projects
- Collaborate with hotel owners to develop strategies, policies and objectives to achieve results in each hotel
- Build and maintain relationships with brand leadership to ensure Crestline can maximize brand value in each hotel (where applicable)
- Adhere to, and ensure all staff adheres to, corporate policies and standards
- Make recommendations on any improvements in business operations
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field (four-year college or university) required; or work equivalent experience.
Experience:
- 2-3 years in a senior management sales & marketing leadership role within the hospitality field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-unit regional or national level position
- Strong full service and lifestyle sales & marketing experience is required.
- Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels
- Business-unit level sales or operations experience with responsibility for budget creation and achievement
- Outstanding leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partners
Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.
Brand: Crestline Hotels & Resorts Corporate Office
Address: 3950 University Drive Suite 301 Fairfax, VA - 22030
Property Description: Crestline Hotels & Resorts Corporate Office
Property Number: 900
Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Crestline Hotels & Resorts stands among the nations most respected leaders in hospitality management. Since its founding in 2000, Crestline has built a dynamic portfolio of 120 hotels, resorts, and conference centers spanning more than 17,000 rooms across 24 states and the District of Columbia. Partnering with premier brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG, as well as a distinctive collection of independent, lifestyle, and boutique destinations, Crestline delivers exceptional experiences and outstanding results for guests, owners, and associates alike.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking an accomplished Sales & Marketing Leader to guide the company’s next phase of growth. With a robust and well-positioned portfolio, Crestline is poised for continued expansion. This executive will be responsible for driving all group and negotiated segment initiatives, establishing strategic growth priorities, and developing comprehensive plans to strengthen both new and existing business. Additionally, this leader will have direct management and oversight of the regional sales teams across the Crestline portfolio, ensuring alignment, performance, and excellence in execution.
This is a remote-based position but will require 40-50% travel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate as key member of the executive team to ensure business success
- Develop and maintain the overall hotel sales plans for the company and ensure that RevPAR share continues to grow companywide
- Provide regular updates to CEO and rest of the executive team as appropriate
- Develop and implement regional and national sales-generating strategic initiatives
- Build and grow the sales team through training, team member development, and accountability
- Provide visible leadership and communications to the sales organization and to all hotels in the portfolio
- Drive results through the hotel sales teams by ensuring sales goals, targets, and forecasts are met
- Set appropriate metrics for sales management, and use sales force automation tools to effectively measure the sales team on metrics relevant to outcomes
- Establish compensation, training, and sales incentive programs
- Oversee the annual business planning for each hotel as well as all group and negotiated sales segment portion of the hotel budgets in the portfolio of managed properties
- Ensure all marketing communications are coordinated, meet brand standards, and are an effective expenditure of resources for the properties in the portfolio. Review and maintain high standards in advertising and collateral for both the company and the hotels.
- Provide input and support for the Company’s leadership in new development proformas and hotel management presentations. Assist with the research and analysis of market demand for potential acquisitions. Assist in determining market positioning, franchise affiliation and sales strategies for new projects
- Collaborate with hotel owners to develop strategies, policies and objectives to achieve results in each hotel
- Build and maintain relationships with brand leadership to ensure Crestline can maximize brand value in each hotel (where applicable)
- Adhere to, and ensure all staff adheres to, corporate policies and standards
- Make recommendations on any improvements in business operations
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field (four-year college or university) required; or work equivalent experience.
Experience:
- 2-3 years in a senior management sales & marketing leadership role within the hospitality field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-unit regional or national level position
- Strong full service and lifestyle sales & marketing experience is required.
- Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels
- Business-unit level sales or operations experience with responsibility for budget creation and achievement
- Outstanding leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partners
Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.
Brand: Crestline Hotels & Resorts Corporate Office
Address: 3950 University Drive Suite 301 Fairfax, VA - 22030
Property Description: Crestline Hotels & Resorts Corporate Office
Property Number: 900
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in VP Of AI
Lead with your technical depth first
VP of AI candidates who come from strong ML engineering or research backgrounds get further than those who lead with management experience. Demonstrate you can architect systems and lead teams, not just one or the other.
Target companies with active AI infrastructure buildouts
Companies in mid-scale growth phases building out AI teams from scratch are far more likely to sponsor than mature organizations filling a single executive slot. Look for Series B through pre-IPO companies hiring their first AI leader.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Most VP of AI roles qualify under STEM OPT if your degree is in computer science, data science, or a related field. Verify your DSO has approved your STEM extension application before you accept any offer at this level.
Frame your OPT timeline around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B visa registration opens in March each year. If your OPT expires before October 1, you need enough runway for cap-gap protection to bridge the gap. Map your offer timing against these dates before committing.
Build a publication or patent record before interviewing
At the VP level, companies want external validation of your AI expertise. Published research, patents, or recognized conference presentations strengthen both your candidacy and any future O-1 visa or EB-1 petition your employer may file.
Negotiate sponsorship terms explicitly in your offer letter
Do not assume H-1B sponsorship is automatic at this seniority level. Ask the recruiter to confirm sponsorship commitment and have it documented before signing. Verbal assurances alone are not enforceable if leadership changes.
VP Of AI OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 OPT student work as a VP of AI?
Yes. F-1 students on OPT can work in any role that is directly related to their field of study, including senior executive positions like VP of AI. If your degree is in computer science, data science, or a related STEM field, this role typically qualifies. Confirm alignment with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do VP of AI roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Most companies hiring at the VP level understand that top AI talent frequently requires sponsorship. Employers investing in building out an AI function generally view H-1B filing costs as part of the hiring package. That said, sponsorship is never guaranteed, so you should confirm it explicitly during the offer negotiation stage rather than assuming.
How does the 24-month STEM OPT extension apply to this role?
If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your standard 12-month OPT period. This gives you up to three years of total OPT work authorization, which covers two full H-1B cap cycles and significantly increases your chances of obtaining H-1B status.
Where can I find VP of AI jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time by surfacing AI leadership roles where sponsorship is part of the employer's hiring approach, rather than requiring you to filter through general job postings with no visa information.
Is an O-1 visa a realistic option for VP of AI candidates on OPT?
Yes, and it is worth exploring alongside H-1B. The O-1A visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields including AI research and technology leadership. If you have peer-reviewed publications, patents, awards, or a track record of leading high-impact AI systems, you may qualify. Unlike H-1B, O-1 has no annual cap and no lottery, so approval depends entirely on your documentation.