Business Travel Sales Manager

Business Travel Sales ManagerDrive business. Build relationships. Create results. Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Complex is seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Business Travel Sales Manager to expand our corporate account portfolio and increase market share within a highly competitive environment. In this role, you'll connect with decision-makers, negotiate preferred partnerships, and identify new opportunities that drive occupancy and revenue. If you are motivated by cultivating meaningful business relationships, exceeding sales goals, and making a measurable impact on a high-performing hotel, we'd love to meet you.Sales Strategy & ExecutionDevelop and implement a strategic business travel sales plan to grow corporate transient revenue.Identify, solicit, and secure new negotiated business from local, regional, and national corporate accounts.Respond to RFPs and manage the annual RFP process through tools like Lanyon, Cvent, or other GDS platforms.Account ManagementManage a portfolio of corporate accounts, ensuring strong relationships, account retention, and revenue maximization.Conduct regular account reviews and business planning meetings with clients.Monitor production against contract commitments and take corrective actions where needed.Collaboration & CoordinationWork closely with Revenue Management to ensure optimal pricing, availability, and strategy for corporate accounts.Partner with Front Office, Reservations, and Operations to ensure a seamless guest experience for business travelers.Support group sales initiatives by cross-promoting meeting space and corporate events when appropriate.Reporting & AnalysisMaintain detailed account records in CRM systems (e.g., Delphi.fdc, Opera).Produce regular sales reports and forecast updates; analyze performance trends and adjust strategies accordingly.Stay informed of competitor offerings, market trends, and new business opportunities.Client Engagement & EventsRepresent the hotel at travel trade shows, industry conferences, local chamber events, and client entertainment activities.Plan and host FAM trips, site inspections, and client appreciation events tailored to corporate travel buyers.Key Success Metrics:Growth in corporate transient room nights and revenueRetention and renewal of negotiated accountsAchievement of quarterly and annual sales goalsEffective RFP and GDS managementPositive feedback from client engagement activities