Gabrielle Bennett

About Gabrielle Bennett

I am a hospitality sales leader with over a decade of experience driving top-line revenue across full-service and multi-property hotel portfolios in the Charleston market.Currently serving as Area Director of Sales, I lead strategic sales initiatives across multiple branded properties, aligning sales, marketing, and revenue management to maximize profitability and market share. My focus is simple: build high-performing teams, execute disciplined strategy, and deliver measurable growth.I specialize in:• Multi-unit sales strategy• Team development & performance accountability• Market penetration & segment diversification• Executive-level partnership & forecasting• Large group, corporate, and event-driven revenueI thrive in environments that value vision, collaboration, and ownership. My leadership style balances data-driven decision-making with strong relationship-building — both internally and externally.I am passionate about growing people, strengthening culture, and elevating property performance in competitive markets.

Experience

1. Area Director of Sales and Marketing

   Atrium Hospitality

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Lead sales strategy across two properties, totally 405 keys and over 150k SF event space, overseeing top-line revenue generation and market positioning in a highly competitive destination marketConsistently achieved 100%+ of annual sales goals over multiple consecutive years through disciplined strategy and targeted account growthPartner closely with General Managers, executive leadership, and valued partners on forecasting, budgeting, and long-term revenue planningDirect and support a multi-tiered sales structure, aligning efforts across convention, mid-size, social and transient group segmentsPersonally manage high-value accounts and strategic partnerships critical to overall portfolio performanceCollaborate with revenue management and marketing to optimize segmentation, pricing strategy, and demand captureRecognized for stabilizing performance, maintaining accountability, and delivering results during periods of organizational change

Education

• Baltimore International College

  Cooking and Baking, Hospitality Management

  2008 — 2010

• Towson University

  Psychology

  2006 — 2010