Group Sales Manager

Requested Tasks

• Partner with current and prospective customers
• Keep a thorough knowledge of market and industry trends
• Analyze client base or target market trends
• Devise new ways to expand client base
• Reach out to organizations and businesses for hotel rooms/blocks
• Identify key contacts at potential new clients
• Close sales with professionalism and attention to detail
• Negotiate terms and contracts with a rigorous eye for detail
• Represent the property at relevant trade associations
• Stay attuned to client needs through professional, detailed, and thoughtful communication
• Understand property offerings and capabilities
• Ensure guests enjoy their stay and meet group needs
• Collaborate with property leadership on upcoming events
• Adhere to Makeready's Guiding Principles

Requested Capabilities

• Prior Group Sales experience preferred
• Prior hotel/conference center experience preferred
• Personable, professional, and approachable personality
• Excellent organizational skills; keen eye for detail
• Travel required; must be able to travel independently
• Must adhere to Makeready Travel Policies and Procedures
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must adhere to Makeready & property policies and procedures

Benefits

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Company-matched dependent care
• 401(k)
• Student loan repayment program
• Wide range of additional ancillary benefits