Hotel Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

GF Hotels & Resorts and the Marriott Seattle Airport are searching for a motivated Hotel Sales Manager to join our team.

Are you a dynamic salesperson who can boost income by researching local market trends and competitors in order to identify and close business leads? You might be just what our busy hotel is looking for in our next sales manager. You'll be in charge of creating a sales and marketing strategy that includes soliciting new and existing accounts in order to reach and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits, sales tours, and community networking. Our ideal candidate has 2 years or more of hotel sales experience, enjoys new challenges, and enjoys meeting new people. Apply today if this describes you!

$81,000 - $90,000 yearly

• Supports the director of sales and marketing in preparing the department budget as well as the hotel's overall sales goals and strategy
• Attend various industry tradeshows and conferences as a professional representative of the hotel, while adhering to the budget and marketing plan requirements
• Establish and grow our market share by developing and maintaining relationships with major group and catering clients
• Analyze local market trends and competitor activity to identify business leads
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets through outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and networking in the local community

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar major is desired
• At least 3 years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Exhibits superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Good organization and time management skills
• Prior experience working in the hospitality sector is required

GF Hotels and Resorts, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a full-service hospitality ownership and management company that, through its operating affiliates, works on behalf of a variety of individual owners, real estate funds, and institutional lenders. GF believes in the enterprising spirit with a promise of integrity and an overall passion for hospitality.

At GF, we believe that people are the key to our success. We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities, competitive compensation, plus a great culture.