Group Sales Manager Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Career advancement and professional development support
About the Role:
This role is responsible for selling and managing guest room blocks, meeting space, and food & beverage services for corporate, university, and executive education clients. Ideal for a polished sales professional who thrives in a high-touch, service-oriented environment, this is a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious university-affiliated property serving senior leaders, faculty, and professional organizations.
Group Sales Manager Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage group business for the conference center and hotel
- Prospect and build relationships with corporate, academic, and association clients
- Respond to RFPs, conduct site visits, and create customized proposals
- Coordinate guest room blocks, meeting space, and catering packages
- Meet or exceed revenue targets through strategic outreach and lead conversion
- Collaborate with internal departments (catering, front office, operations) to ensure seamless event delivery
- Maintain accurate records using CRM and event management systems
Group Sales Manager Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2+ years of current hotel, conference center, or event sales experience
- Experience managing group bookings, guest rooms, catering, and event space
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Group Sales Manager Preferred Background & Skills:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a customer-first mindset
- Solutions-driven, proactive, and tech-savvy
- Passionate about hospitality and building long-term client relationships
- Familiarity with hotel CRM or event booking systems (e.g., Delphi, SocialTables, Opera) is a plus
