Octavio Ibarra
Sales Leader | Hospitality | Driving Growth Through Exceptional Service | Expert in Team Engagement & Client Relations
- Role
- Director of Sales & Marketing at Voco Hotels
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Octavio Ibarra
I’m a hospitality sales and events leader with 20+ years of experience driving revenue…
Experience
Director of Sales & Marketing
Oct 2025 — Present · Kissimmee, FL, US
Leading sales strategy for the newly rebranded voco Kissimmee overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth, establish a compelling brand presence, and maximize market share in a competitive hospitality landscape-Develop and execute integrated sales and marketing plans to achieve revenue targets, increase occupancy, and enhance ADR-Build and nurture strong relationships with key accounts, third-party planners, and community stakeholders to expand business opportunities-Manage all aspects of the guest journey from lead generation and proposal development to contract negotiation and on-site execution-Represent the hotel at industry events, market activations, and community functions to strengthen brand visibility and local partnerships-Focus digital marketing efforts including SEO, paid media, and social engagement to boost direct bookings and online reputation-Collaborate with revenue management to align pricing strategies with market trends and demand forecasts.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Resorts
- Front Office
- Management
- Event Planning
- Coordinating Events
- Hospitality Industry
- Business Development
- Banquets
- Customer Satisfaction
- Onq
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Menu Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Teamwork
- Parties
- Hotel Management
- Delphi
- Goal Oriented
- Sales
- Catering
- Revenue Analysis
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Trade Shows
- Goal Setting
- Hotels
- Convention Services
- Restaurants
- Creative Solutions
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Food
- Event Management
- Marketing Strategy
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