Director Sales & Marketing Leader

Director of Sales and Marketing Are you passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences? Pontoon Saloon and Nashville Water Taxi, Nashville’s premier passenger vessel operations, are looking for an experienced manager within hospitality to lead our dynamic team. This role is perfect for a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a knack for growing business in a startup atmosphere. Must have management experience, hospitality sales experience, and be organized and detail-oriented.Job Description: Director of Sales and Marketing ====================================================

Company

Pontoon Saloon.Reports to: [Founder / CEO / General Manager].Direct Reports: Marketing & Private Cruise Manager; 5x Sales & Ticketing Representatives (Hybrid/Virtual).Role Summary: -----------------

As the Director of Sales and Marketing, you will be the commercial engine of the Pontoon Saloon. You are responsible for driving revenue growth, maximizing vessel occupancy, and leading our multi-channel sales and marketing strategies. You will manage, train, and scale a high-performing team of 6+, including virtual and in-person sales representatives and our Marketing & Private Cruise leads. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who knows how to blend aggressive outbound sales with localized marketing and dynamic ticketing strategies to scale our passenger vessel growth.Core Responsibilities: --------------------------

### 1. Leadership & Team Development:

• Build and Scale: Lead a blended team of 6+ virtual/in-person sales representatives and 1 Marketing & Private Events lead & social media coordinator.
• Target Setting: Establish clear, measurable daily/weekly/monthly KPIs for the sales team (e.g., outbound calls, charter close rates, ticket upsells).
• Training & Hiring: Own the recruitment, onboarding, and continuous sales training for all sales staff. Coach the team on obje