Professional Resume Template for

Assistant Director of Sales

Elena M. Thorne

Denver, CO

(303) 555-0182

elena.thorne@email.com

linkedin.com/in/elena-thorne-sales | github.com/elenathorne | elenathorne.dev

Professional Summary

Growth-oriented Assistant Director of Sales with 5 years of experience leading corporate sales teams and optimizing regional sales operations within the hospitality and event management sector. Managed annual sales pipelines up to $3.5M, maintaining a consistent quota attainment of 112% using Salesforce CRM and Delphi. Fostered key corporate client relationships to secure $2.1M in group booking revenues and expanded catering event sales by 28% over 2 years. Proficient in pipeline forecasting, team development, and complex contract negotiation using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and ZoomInfo.

Work Experience

Assistant Director of Sales — Summit Ridge Resorts

Denver, CO | January 2024 – Present

  • Directed a corporate sales team of 6 account managers to generate $4.2M in annual room and catering revenues, exceeding the fiscal year group sales targets by 14%.
  • Negotiated 24 high-volume corporate booking contracts with Fortune 500 clients, securing $1.8M in guaranteed annual event revenue and expanding accounts by 22%.
  • Managed a regional marketing and sales budget of $350,000, allocating resources across digital campaigns to reduce lead acquisition cost by 18% over 12 months.
  • Implemented Delphi database optimization protocols for lead tracking, boosting team sales cycle velocity by 25% and reducing administrative friction.

Corporate Sales Manager — Cascade Hospitality Group

Colorado Springs, CO | July 2021 – December 2023

  • Generated $2.8M in group booking revenue by securing 42 mid-market corporate accounts, achieving 118% of personal sales quotas over a 24-month period.
  • Conducted 80+ site tours and sales presentations to corporate planners, achieving a site-to-contract conversion rate of 34% compared to team baseline of 25%.
  • Partnered with marketing to launch a regional corporate retreat campaign, resulting in a 31% increase in winter booking volume across 3 properties.
  • Standardized the RFP response process in Delphi CRM, decreasing lead response time from 24 hours to 4 hours and increasing proposal win rate by 19%.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

Denver Metropolitan University · Denver, CO · 2021

Skills

Corporate Sales Management, B2B Account Acquisition, Contract Negotiation, Pipeline Forecasting, Revenue Management, Team Leadership, Site Tours & Presentations, RFP Management, Budget Allocation, Delphi CRM, Salesforce CRM, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning

Projects

Regional Corporate Group Sales Expansion

Role: Project Lead & Coordinator

Tools: Delphi, Salesforce, ZoomInfo

Led a 6-month initiative targeting Denver mid-market firms, securing 15 new corporate contracts and adding $680,000 to the annual sales pipeline.

Sales CRM Migration & Lead Clean-up

Role: Sales Operations Lead

Tools: Salesforce CRM, Delphi, Excel

Overhauled the legacy database containing 3,500 contacts, reducing lead classification time by 32% and recovering $120,000 in dormant pipeline value.

Certifications

  • Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) - AHLEI (2023)
  • Sales Management Certificate - Cornell University (2022)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)
  • Community Involvement: Volunteer coordinator for Denver Hospitality Career Path program, mentoring local business students (2023-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Assistant Director of Sales

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$75,000

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$115,000

Avg:

$92,000

Growth Outlook:

Employment of Sales Managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for Assistant Directors of Sales in lodging and corporate events is expected to grow steadily as companies resume in-person conferences and business travel. Modern sales leaders are increasingly utilizing CRM database optimization and predictive forecasting analytics to target key corporate clients, making technical fluency in tools like Salesforce and Delphi highly valued.

5% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Proven experience directing corporate B2B sales cycles and managing pipelines up to $3M || Master level competency in Delphi, Salesforce, or equivalent sales CRM databases || Strong background in contract negotiation, RFP processes, and team leadership

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