Senior Group Sales Manager
About the role
The ideal candidate will be responsible for all activities related to group, and catering sales function and revenue generation from all sales territories. This role focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives and personal booking goals.
Responsibilities
- Build long-term, value-based customer relationships
- Maximize the hotel’s profitability while delivering impeccable, perfectly-executed experiences for guests
- Optimize guest and team member engagement and financial performance
- Manage all activities related to group and catering sales
- Meet or exceed all revenue goals for the department
Requirements
- Passionate about hospitality sales
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in a comparable position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession
- Extensive hotel sales experience within the luxury market
- Demonstrated strong leadership and selling skills
- Proven achievements in selling, optimizing guest and team member engagement and financial performance
Qualifications
- An expert in Group Sales
- Natural salesperson
- Proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays
Skills
- Strong leadership and selling skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build long-term customer relationships
- Experience in luxury hotel sales
Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000 to $100,000
Pay
- $90,000 to $100,000 annually
Schedule
- Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays
About Us
As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.
Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.