Group Sales Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented Sales Manager to join our resort hotel's sales team. This individual contributor will be responsible for generating new group and corporate business throughout the Florida Corporate and Southeast territories while maintaining and growing existing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals.
Possess and execute prospecting, solicitation, and securing of new group and corporate business within assigned territories.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, meeting planners, corporate clients, third-party planners, and industry partners.
Conduct regular sales calls, virtual meetings, site visits, and client presentations to generate new business opportunities.
Attend trade shows, conventions, industry events, and in-market sales missions to cultivate new business and strengthen existing relationships.
Negotiate contracts and pricing while maximizing revenue and ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
Collaborate with Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations teams to develop strategies that increase market share and hotel profitability.
Maintain accurate sales activity, account information, and forecasts using CRM and sales management systems.
Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports, production analyses, and account action plans.
Represent the resort with professionalism while delivering exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of progressive hotel sales experience, with an emphasis on group and corporate business.
Resort hotel sales experience strongly preferred.
Marriott sales experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of the Florida corporate market and Southeast regional territory.
Proven history of meeting or exceeding sales goals and revenue objectives.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical abilities with experience using data to develop sales strategies.
Proficiency with CRM platforms, hotel sales systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory and attend industry events.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Competitive Salary plus Incentive Bonus Program
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays)
Parental Leave
Professional Training & Career Development
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Travel and Hotel Discounts (if applicable)