Hotel Valencia Santana Row, the boutique hotel in San Jose’s Santana Row entertainment district, is excited to announce the appointment of Marie Menard as Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM). Menard will spearhead operations for all sales and marketing efforts introducing innovative strategies to position Hotel Valencia Santana Row as a leading player in the industry.
“We are ecstatic to welcome back Marie Menard as she reassumes her role as Director of Sales and Marketing,” said Hotel Valencia Santana Row’s General Manager, Brent Gaines. “Marie returns with enhanced education and invaluable marketing expertise, and we are looking forward to seeing her apply this knowledge to her new position.”
MARIE MENARD, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Bringing nearly two decades of experience to her role, Menard first joined the Valencia Hotel Collection team in 2006 as Hotel Valencia Santana Row’s Group Sales Manager. Since then, she has excelled in her positions as the Senior Sales Manager and as the previous Director of Sales and Marketing, holding the position for eight years. In 2021, Menard transitioned to a role as the Marketing Director at Westfield Valley Fair, San Jose, CA and Director of Sales and Marketing at Delta Hotel by Marriot, Santa Clara, CA. Her return to Hotel Valencia Santana Row is accompanied by further expertise in retail openings and an excitement to apply her newfound skills as she navigates the dynamic, ever-changing world of sales and marketing.
Reassuming the position of Director of Sales and Marketing, Menard will strategically develop all sales and marketing campaigns related to the hotel’s promotions and events. Her responsibilities include overseeing customer retention, cultivating relationships with local organizations such as Visit San Jose, implementing social media strategies, surpassing room fulfillment and revenue expectations, and leading the sales and catering team.
