Hotel Sales Manager

Sales Manager
Location: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Bentonville, Arkansas


Ready to Sell More Than Hotel Rooms? Sell Experiences. Build Relationships. Grow Your Career.
Gibson Hotel Management is searching for an energetic, relationship-driven Sales Manager to join our newly acquired La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Bentonville, Arkansas !

If you're a motivated hospitality sales professional who loves building new business, creating lasting client relationships, and celebrating every signed contract, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing property while working for an award-winning hotel management company that believes in investing in its people.

Whether you're networking in the community, conducting hotel tours, meeting with local businesses, or developing creative sales strategies, you'll play a key role in driving the success of our hotel.

Why Join Gibson Hotel Management?
We believe our employees are our greatest asset. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus Structure
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• FREE Telehealth Program
• 401(k) with Company Participation
• Daily Pay through our partner ZayZoon
• Hotel Travel Discounts
• Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership and an Award-Winning Company Culture

What You'll Do
As our Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for generating new business while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. Your focus will include proactive sales efforts, market development, and revenue growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue goals.
• Prospect, qualify, and secure new business opportunities through proactive sales efforts.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate, social, education, religious, and small meeting clients.
• Conduct outside sales calls, networking events, hotel tours, and client presentations.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to increase market share.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales and hotel leadership on forecasting and revenue strategies.
• Prepare weekly sales activity reports and monthly production updates.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, community events, and industry functions.
• Effectively communicate the hotel's value and competitive advantages through proposals and presentations.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline while consistently meeting activity and production goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven hotel sales experience with a history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong "hunter" mentality with a passion for developing new business.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining organized and goal-oriented.
• Experience with Wyndham hotels is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel for sales calls, trade shows, workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).

About Gibson Hotel Management
Gibson Hotel Management, Inc., headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, is an award-winning, privately held hotel management, investment, and development company with a proven history of operational excellence and growth. We proudly manage a diverse portfolio of nationally recognized hotel brands and are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering rewarding careers for our team members.

At Gibson Hotel Management, we believe success starts with our people. We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees are respected, supported, recognized, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a company where your contributions truly make a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Gibson Hotel Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and believe it strengthens our team, our culture, and the communities we serve.