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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 Product
Target late-stage startups and public tech companies
Series B and beyond companies have the legal infrastructure and budget to sponsor H-1B visas. Early-stage startups often can't commit to the process. Focus your search on organizations with dedicated HR or legal teams handling immigration.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your standard OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month extension, giving you 36 months total. Apply at least 90 days before expiration. This significantly extends the window for an employer to file your H-1B sponsorship.
Address sponsorship directly in early conversations
VP-level hiring moves slowly, often spanning two to three months of interviews. Raise your OPT status with recruiters in the first call so neither side wastes time if the company has a hard no-sponsorship policy.
Demonstrate you can lead cross-functional teams immediately
VP of Product roles require managing engineering, design, and data teams from day one. Sponsoring employers want certainty the hire will perform. Concrete examples of shipped products and team growth reduce perceived hiring risk considerably.
Understand the H-1B cap timeline relative to your OPT end date
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 of the target year, you may need a cap-gap bridge. Map your OPT expiration against the H-1B cycle before accepting offers.
Leverage your product portfolio as a sponsorship justification
Employers assess sponsorship cost against candidate uniqueness. A documented portfolio showing revenue impact, user growth metrics, and cross-functional leadership makes the case that you're not easily replaceable, which is precisely the threshold companies weigh before committing to sponsorship.
VP Of Product OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a VP of Product on OPT without an employer sponsoring me immediately?
Yes. During your OPT period, you're authorized to work without employer-specific sponsorship as long as the role relates to your degree field. Product management typically aligns with degrees in computer science, engineering, information systems, or business. Your employer only needs to sponsor you when you seek a longer-term visa like the H-1B after OPT ends.
Does a VP of Product role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. A VP of Product role at a software company requiring a computer science or engineering background typically qualifies, but the employer's attorney will confirm based on the actual job duties and requirements.
How do I find VP of Product jobs where the employer is open to OPT and future sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. The platform surfaces VP of Product roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories, so you're not guessing which companies are open to hiring international candidates on OPT. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering a hard no-sponsorship policy deep into the interview process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if the VP of Product role I accept is eliminated?
If you're laid off or your position is eliminated, your OPT remains valid but you're subject to a 90-day unemployment limit over the entire OPT period. You must find a new qualifying role within that window or your OPT status becomes invalid. STEM OPT holders must also report the job change to their DSO within 10 days of the employment change.
Is a VP of Product title a concern for OPT because it sounds like an executive or owner role?
OPT requires that your employment be consistent with your degree and that you're an employee, not a self-employed founder or sole owner. A VP of Product title at a company where you're a W-2 employee is not a problem. The restriction applies to self-employment arrangements, not to senior employee titles. Most VP of Product roles are standard salaried positions that fully qualify.