Jennie McNier, Director of Sales and Marketing on Influential Women

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Jennie McNier

Director of Sales and Marketing, DoubleTree by Hilton

Nashville, TN

Her Story

About Jennie

I am a hospitality sales and marketing leader with over a decade of experience in hotel sales, event management, and revenue generation, currently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton in Nashville, a role I have held since October 2021, where I lead sales strategy and marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth and market share. Prior to this role, I served as Assistant Director of Sales for over a year, supporting sales operations and team development.

I have been with DoubleTree by Hilton for over six years, having previously served as Senior Sales Manager for nearly two years, Corporate Sales Manager for six months, and Executive Meeting Manager for one year, where I developed expertise in corporate sales, meeting planning, and client relationship management. Before joining DoubleTree, I served as Conference Services Manager at The Hotel Allegro, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in Chicago for over a year, and spent over three years at Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago in progressively responsible roles including Convention Services Manager, Event Services Manager, and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. I also served as Food and Beverage Manager at Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts for nearly two years.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Planning from Bowling Green State University.

Across my career in hospitality sales, marketing, and event management, my work has been driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving revenue growth, and building strong teams that achieve outstanding results. Whether I am leading sales strategy, managing events, or developing client relationships, I bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to excellence that has supported the success of the properties I have served. I am proud of the work I have done throughout my career and excited to continue driving sales and marketing success at DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Jennie

01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

There's no single path to leadership. Anywhere that you start is going to be valuable, and your path is going to matter. It's important to stay authentic, to continue to work hard, and also be fearless. You've got to be able to ask the hard questions and not be afraid to be in some uncomfortable situations to better yourself.

02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

In Nashville, growth at a rapid pace brings opportunity to bring in more city-wides and grow the convention center but challenges with influx in inventory. Nationwide, AI is exciting for being smarter, faster, more efficient and bringing back work-life balance while generating more revenue and creating better guest experiences.

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