Cultivating a culture of selling.

Tammy Gillis

Founder and CEO

Tammy is a recognized leader in the hospitality industry in sales and sales leadership and the founder and CEO of Gillis Sales. Tammy’s disrupted the traditional hotel sales model in 2014 and launched a Dynamic Sales Solution providing remote sales support for hotels.

Tammy launched her sales career 30 years ago and has led high performing teams with Hilton Hotels, Blackberry and her current team of 45 sales professionals who provide sales support to over 200 hotels across North America. Tammy has trained thousands of sales professionals, hotel owners, general managers, and front-line associates, earning her a Training Excellence Award from the Institute for Performance & Learning and recognized as One of the Top 100 Most Inspirational People in Global Hospitality & Travel. She has a passion for improving not only the skill set but also the mindset of sales professionals to succeed in this digital age of selling to modern buyers.

Believing that sales is the life blood for all organizations, her mission is to make sales accessible and achievable for all hotel owners.

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Tammy’s engaging and genuine approach helps her clients break ineffective sales behaviors to become trusted advisors with a client centric approach to selling that drives results and differentiates them from the competition. Tammy knows first-hand what it is like to be in the trenches and stays relevant in this fast paced and competitive industry. She is on the board of directors for the Toronto chapter of HSMAI and is a Silver Member of AAHOA.

Laurie Young

Vice President

Laurie joined Gillis in 2016 and has been instrumental in developing our Dynamic Sales Solution and implementing strategies to accelerate the sales cycle and ensure a high return on investment for our clients. She is results-oriented with 20 years’ experience managing sales and marketing programs and identifying value-added solutions to improve company performance. In her role as Vice President of Operations, Laurie is responsible for leading our business planning efforts and ensuring organizational and operational excellence.

Aimee Girodat

Sr. Director of Sales

Aimee is a proven sales leader with 20 years in the hospitality industry and offers a unique background of hotel sales and operations. Aimee led a dynamic sales team for a large upscale full-service hotel and has also worked with many select service hotels including the openings of 2 “new build” properties in the capacities of General Manager and Director of Sales. As Director of Sales for Gillis, Aimee is passionate about supporting the team to thrive and enhance their sales performance while surpassing goals and growing business for our clients.

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Director of Administration

Nicole G

People and Culture Specialist

Alexandra B

Senior Finance Administrator

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Director of Business Development

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Business Analyst

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Client Implementation Specialist

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Salesforce Administrator

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National Director of Sales

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Some of Our Clients

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Proudly Serving Clients throughout US & Canada

Client Experiences

"As a management company with 4 smaller hotels in busy transient markets, we have struggled to keep our sales and marketing costs relative to the size of our hotel.  The cost and time invested in attracting, training, and retaining good salespeople with the current job climate can be not only daunting but frustrating with turnover.  With varying demand in the market, a sales manager needs to recognize when to take the business, and when to say no to it.  The right rate, at the right time!

We have solved all these problems through turning this demanding role in 3 of our hotels over to Gillis Sales.

Gillis is a trusted, credible partner who has supplied me with experienced professionals who know the fastest route to the business I need.  This has become our most effective resource, and I 100% recommend the Gillis solution to my colleagues."
Patti Barker -

Vice President of Hospitality, Metropolitan Hospitality Management
We have the pleasure of working with Gillis Sales, and couldn’t be happier with the results. Their expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with their innovative sales strategies, have delivered exceptional revenue growth for our property. I highly recommend Gillis Sales to any hotel looking to boost their sales and increase their bottom line. Their commitment to excellence and personalized approach make them a valuable partner in the competitive world of hotel sales.
Preena Patel -

Preena Patel, Administrative Director,  A-1 Hospitality
"The math is simple: Gillis equals heads-in-beds!

The sales pro's at Gillis have been instrumental in building occupancy at Motel 6 and Studio 6 hotels in Canada over the past several years.  Working collaboratively with owners and managers, Gillis takes the time required to find and convert prospects to guests.  Gillis provides a best-in-class solution for hotels that don't have a dedicated, well-trained sales team."
Irwin M. Prince -

Irwin M. Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality
“We had the good fortune of engaging Gillis after years of managing our sales effort inhouse. They came highly recommended through brand leadership and seasoned sales professionals – and they haven’t disappointed. Despite only a few months into our relationship, they have had an immediate impact on our hotels and key account relationships. The Gillis team has already established themselves as one of our most valued and trusted advisors and partners. They have always displayed the professionalism, passion and accountability demanded by their profession. The Gillis team is well prepared, highly engaged and goal orientated. To this end, they have solidified accounts, delivered new bookings and helped to diversify our business drivers. As a result, they have earned the deep respect and trust of our organization. I would not hesitate to recommend Gillis for any organization that requires the highest levels of sales performance, execution and professionalism.”
Perry Batke -

CHA, General Manager, Denham Hospitality Organization
“Tammy Gillis and her organization have been nothing short of amazing! We have seen an approximate ROI of 10x at our BW PLUS hotel as well as a ROI of 4-5x at our BW hotel. The sales team is so dedicated, passionate and driven to deliver revenue to hotels. I just wish we started sooner with Gillis!”
Hitesh Patel -

President, Colorado Hospitality, Inc.

Contact Us for a Complimentary Sales Consultation

800.296.2962 | sales@gillissales.com

 

Sales is the life blood of your organization.

No business has ever succeeded without sales. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming.

The good news is, we can teach you how to do it OR we can do it for you.

Our services will help you sell more rooms, stand out and succeed in a competitive market, and train your staff to implement sales more effectively.

Interested to learn how this applies to you? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.

 




    DYNAMIC SALES SOLUTION

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