Jamil Pollard

Jamil Pollard

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth Leader

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth Leader

Director of Sales | Hospitality Commercial Strategy | Revenue Transformation

Director of Sales | Hospitality Commercial Strategy | Revenue Transformation

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Commercial leader with experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and organizational transformation across hospitality organizations. Proven track record of identifying overlooked opportunities, developing community partnerships, and improving commercial performance through strategic leadership. Known for balancing data-driven decision-making with people-focused leadership to deliver sustainable results.

Commercial leader with experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and organizational transformation across hospitality organizations. Proven track record of identifying overlooked opportunities, developing community partnerships, and improving commercial performance through strategic leadership. Known for balancing data-driven decision-making with people-focused leadership to deliver sustainable results.

Core Competencies

Core Competencies

Commercial Strategy

  • Revenue Management

  • Market Development

  • Group Sales

  • Community Partnerships

  • Strategic Planning

  • Demand Diversification

Commercial Strategy

  • Revenue Management

  • Market Development

  • Group Sales

  • Community Partnerships

  • Strategic Planning

  • Demand Diversification

Leadership & Operations

  • Team Development

  • Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Change Management

  • Budget Accountability

  • Relationship Management

  • Performance Coaching

Leadership & Operations

  • Team Development

  • Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Change Management

  • Budget Accountability

  • Relationship Management

  • Performance Coaching

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Fairfield Inn & Suites Union, NJ

Fairfield Inn & Suites Union, NJ

Director of Sales
December 2025 – Present

  • Delivered +14% average performance above budget.

  • Achieved #1 RevPAR ranking within competitive set.

  • Expanded faith-based and nonprofit market segments.

  • Secured 14 new church partnerships through referral strategies.

Director of Sales
December 2025 – Present

  • Delivered +14% average performance above budget.

  • Achieved #1 RevPAR ranking within competitive set.

  • Expanded faith-based and nonprofit market segments.

  • Secured 14 new church partnerships through referral strategies.

Hotel MTK – Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel MTK – Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Director of Sales
June 2024 – September 2025

  • Generated $209K+ in new revenue.

  • Redesigned 14 restaurant menus improving profitability.

  • Led commercial repositioning efforts approved by ownership.

  • Developed new nonprofit and community demand sources.

Director of Sales
June 2024 – September 2025

  • Generated $209K+ in new revenue.

  • Redesigned 14 restaurant menus improving profitability.

  • Led commercial repositioning efforts approved by ownership.

  • Developed new nonprofit and community demand sources.

Comfort Inn Prospect Park

Comfort Inn Prospect Park

Senior Sales Manager
October 2023 – June 2024

  • Managed group sales and account development initiatives.

  • Expanded local market relationships and business opportunities.

Senior Sales Manager
October 2023 – June 2024

  • Managed group sales and account development initiatives.

  • Expanded local market relationships and business opportunities.

Earlier Leadership Roles

Earlier Leadership Roles

  • Director of Sales & Marketing – Teflon Fitness & Juice Bar

  • General Manager – Wyndham Garden Grand Rapids

  • Director of Sales – Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids

  • Director of Sales & Marketing – Teflon Fitness & Juice Bar

  • General Manager – Wyndham Garden Grand Rapids

  • Director of Sales – Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids

Certifications

Certifications

Marriott Ready Set Sales

Marriott Ready Set Sales

Cvent Supplier Professional

Hilton Core Sales Certification

Cvent Supplier Professional

Hilton Core Sales Certification

Interested in learning more about my experience?

Interested in learning more about my experience?

Open to commercial leadership opportunities,
consulting engagements, and strategic partnerships.

Open to commercial leadership opportunities,
consulting engagements, and strategic partnerships.

📍 New York Metro Area | 📧 Jcpollard65@gmail.com | 📞 (856) 601-4181 | 🔗 LinkedIn

📧 Jcpollard65@gmail.com | 📞 (856) 601-4181 | 🔗 LinkedIn