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