Task Force Sales Manager

Join Maya Hotels and Take the Next Step in Your Career!We are always looking for people with a heart for service to join our company. Maya Hotels owns and operates great brands from Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. We understand that creating a desired employee experience is key to delivering exceptional guest experiences and becoming an employer of choice. We believe that if you take care of your employees, they will in turn take care of your customers and guests.Maya Hotels is a leading name in the hospitality industry, dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to represent multiple outstanding brands including Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites, avid Hotel, Tru, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Aloft. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with our friendly and welcoming atmosphere, sets us apart in the market.Learn more about us at We OfferMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance.100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.Voluntary Life and AD&D, STD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.Retirement Savings: 401(k) with Employer Contribution.Employee Perks: Employee Referral Program, hotel discounts, and more.Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO).Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.Travel reimbursement for task force assignments.Career growth opportunities within Maya Hotels.A supportive and friendly work environment.The chance to work with well-respected hotel brands across Hilton, Marriott, and IHG.Job OverviewThe Task Force Sales Manager is a hands-on, travel-based sales leader who steps in wherever the portfolio needs sales support most. This role covers Sales Managers vacancies, trains and onboards new sales team members, and helps hotels reset their sales process during openings, conversions, ownership transitions, and periods of underperformance. The focus is on doing the work alongside property teams, building sales skills, and leaving each hotel with a stronger, self-sufficient sales operation. This role partners closely with the Director of Commercial Performance, VP of Operations and Regional General Managers.ResponsibilitiesTask Force CoverageServe as interim Sales Manager at hotels with open sales leadership positions, owning day-to-day sales activity until a permanent leader is in placeSupport pre-opening, conversion, and ownership transition hotels by setting up sales processes, target account lists, and initial sales plansStep in at underperforming hotels to identify gaps, build action plans, and rebuild the sales pipelineReview and respond to RFPs, group contracts, and Banquet Event Orders while on assignmentConduct sales calls, site tours, and sales blitzes to generate business during each assignmentLeave each hotel with a documented handoff: active pipeline, target accounts, open contracts, and next steps for the incoming sales leaderSales Training and OnboardingOnboard and train newly hired Sales Managers on Maya Hotels sales standards, systems, and expectationsDeliver training on prospecting, account management, contract negotiation, group sales, and closing techniquesCoach property sales leaders through ride-along, shadowing, and joint sales callsTrain hotel teams on brand sales tools and systems for Marriott, Hilton, and IHGHelp develop and maintain sales training materials, playbooks, and onboarding checklistsProvide feedback to leadership on the progress and development needs of property sales staffStandards and ProcessEnsure hotels follow Maya Hotels standard operating procedures for sales and revenue managementHelp hotels set up and use weekly sales reports, pipeline tracking, and quarterly action plansEnsure all sales collateral reflects the appropriate brand image and toneBuild relationships with local CVBs, key accounts, and brand representatives during assignmentsAssist the VP of Operations, and Regional General Managers as neededAll other duties as assignedSkills and Preferred RequirementsAt least 3 years of hotel sales experience, including at least 1 year as a Director of Sales or Sales Manager, preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experienceExperience training, onboarding, or coaching sales team members strongly preferredTask force, pre-opening, or multi-property experience a plusBrand experience preferred in Extended Stay and Select Service hotelsKnowledgeable in Marriott, Hilton, and IHG sales tools and systemsStrong prospecting, networking, and presentation skillsAble to adapt quickly to new hotels, markets, and teamsValid driver's licenseOpen availabilityTravelThis is a travel-heavy role. Expect regular overnight travel to assigned hotels, with assignments typically lasting from one week to several months depending on property needs. Travel percentage to be confirmed by hiring leader.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of timeFrequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipmentOccasional lifting of items up to 20 lbs.Ability to travel overnight for task force assignments, sales calls, client meetings, and industry eventsComfortable working in both office and on-site hotel environmentsReady to Join the Team?Apply today by submitting your resume detailing your relevant experience to show us why you're the perfect fit for Maya Hotels. We look forward to welcoming you to the Maya Hotels Family! This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department.