Sector Leader - Hospitality Interior Design
Job Description
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Sector Leader – Hospitality Interior Design | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role
Location: Major City in Eastern or Central U.S. | Remote Working in the United States
We’re hiring for our client — a national design and procurement firm redefining how hospitality environments are imagined, built, and delivered. Rooted in transparency, curiosity, collaboration, and respect, the firm is dedicated to crafting thoughtful design experiences that delight both guests and clients alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Hospitality Division as Sector Leader – Hospitality Interior Design, reporting directly to the CEO. You’ll oversee the full P&L for the Hospitality market, with a focus on select-service hotels, driving strategy, performance, and innovation across design, project management, procurement, and client experience.
About the Role: As the Head of Hospitality Markets, you’ll serve as both visionary and operator — leading a cross-functional team of sales, design, and project management professionals to deliver seamless, high-quality hospitality environments. You’ll integrate business strategy with creative excellence, ensuring that every project meets brand standards, client expectations, and financial goals.
You’ll join a firm where leadership is transparent, ideas are valued, and collaboration drives innovation. As the Sector Leader – Hospitality Interior Design, you’ll shape the vision, elevate standards, and deliver environments that define the next era of hospitality design.
What You’ll Do
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Lead and inspire the hospitality design and delivery teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest standard of quality.
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Own the P&L for the hospitality sector, driving profitability through thoughtful pricing, fee structures, and efficient operations.
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Establish and refine SOPs, building repeatable, scalable processes that ensure consistency from concept to installation and final accounting.
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Foster client and brand relationships, serving as a trusted partner and problem-solver for hospitality owners, operators, and brand representatives.
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Oversee procurement excellence, from vendor negotiations and quotation reviews to cost analysis and quality control.
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Champion continuous improvement, driving collaboration across departments and elevating performance through innovation and best practices.
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Conduct site visits and punch-list reviews to ensure adherence to design intent, brand standards, and overall project excellence.
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Mentor and develop a high-performing team, promoting accountability, engagement, and professional growth across all disciplines.
Qualifications
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10+ years of progressive experience in hospitality or commercial interior design, ideally leading select-service or full-service hotel projects.
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Proven executive-level leadership with success guiding multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals.
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Strong financial acumen and experience delivering profitability against P&L objectives.
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A strategic and innovative mindset — balancing creativity with operational discipline.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across clients, teams, and leadership.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
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Proficiency in project management systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ready to lead and inspire?
Apply now to bring your strategic vision and hospitality expertise to a collaborative, design-driven organization shaping experiences nationwide.
For confidential immediate review and consideration, contact: Barry Cales -Â Barry@InteriorTalent.com
Interior Talent, Inc
Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading talent recruitment and retention firms for the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allow us to provide focused, individualized service.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Barry Cales
Recruiter
Barry brings a depth of experience in development and operations across multiple industries to the team. He combines his passion for people and drive for results, with his extensive operations experience and industry connections to bring tremendous value to his candidates and clients. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant success and awards including Partner of the Year, General Manager of the Year, Philanthropic Cafe of the Year, and Sales and Marketing Cafe of the year. He wants to share that passion and success with you. Outside of the office, you will find Barry enjoying the outdoors in life, from beachside to new foodie hotspots with his wife, Jennifer, and kids. You can reach him at Barry@InteriorTalent.com.
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