Sales Manger (Hospitality) | Everhome Suites | Amarillo, TX (West-Medical Center)

Job Description

Job Description

ARK Hospitality is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Sales Manager to help drive revenue growth and business development for Everhome Suites Amarillo West – Medical Center .

This role is ideal for a hospitality sales professional looking to take the next step in their career, a former Director of Sales looking to return to hospitality, or a high-performing sales professional from a related industry who has strong local relationships and a passion for building business.

We are not simply looking for someone to maintain existing accounts. We are looking for someone who wants to grow, learn, and develop into a future Director of Sales . Through training, mentorship, and ongoing support from ARK Hospitality's leadership team, the Sales Manager will gain valuable experience in hotel sales, revenue strategy, business development, account management, and property leadership.

As the Sales Manager, you will play a critical role in building relationships throughout the Amarillo market, developing new business opportunities, generating long-term room nights, and positioning Everhome Suites as the preferred extended-stay lodging solution for business travelers, healthcare professionals, construction teams, project-based workers, and relocating families.

The ideal candidate is energetic, coachable, community-focused, and driven to build a long-term career within hospitality sales leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities throughout the Amarillo market through networking, prospecting, relationship-building, and community engagement.
  
• Generate leads and build relationships with:
  • Healthcare organizations and medical providers
    
  • Construction companies and contractors
    
  • Corporate and industrial employers
    
  • Government and military-related organizations
    
  • Relocation and temporary housing providers
    
  • Insurance housing and disaster-relief programs
    
  • Educational institutions and local organizations
    
• Conduct outside sales calls, networking events, property tours, and community outreach activities.
  
• Prospect new accounts through phone calls, email campaigns, referrals, social networking, and in-person visits.
  
• Support occupancy growth through development of extended-stay business and long-term lodging contracts.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts to generate repeat business and referrals.
  
• Work closely with the General Manager and Regional Sales Leadership to execute sales strategies and achieve revenue goals.
  
• Respond to leads and requests for proposals (RFPs) in a professional and timely manner.
  
• Maintain accurate records within CRM and sales tracking systems.
  
• Track account performance, room-night production, and pipeline activity.
  
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activity.
  
• Participate in Chamber of Commerce events, networking groups, business associations, and community activities.
  
• Conduct property tours and presentations showcasing Everhome Suites' unique extended-stay offerings.
  
• Represent ARK Hospitality and Everhome Suites with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of sales, business development, account management, or relationship-management experience.
  
• At least two years of hotel sales experience, preferably within a branded hotel environment.
  
• At least one year of sales leadership or senior account-management experience.
  
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business, build a sales pipeline, negotiate agreements, and close opportunities.
  
• Proven experience meeting or exceeding sales, revenue, occupancy, or account-production goals.
  
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  
• Comfortable conducting in-person prospecting, cold calling, phone outreach, email campaigns, networking, and community engagement.
  
• Ability to interpret market data, sales reports, hotel performance metrics, and account-production information.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, opportunities, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  
• Experience using CRM, hotel sales, or account-management systems.
  
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the local market for business development.
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with property and regional leadership.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Director of Sales, Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, or hospitality business-development experience.
  
• Extended-stay hotel sales experience.
  
• Experience with Choice Hotels, Everhome Suites, WoodSpring Suites, MainStay Suites, Residence Inn, Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, TownePlace Suites, Staybridge Suites, or Candlewood Suites.
  
• Familiarity with healthcare, construction, government, military, corporate, relocation, insurance, or project-based lodging accounts.
  
• Knowledge of the Amarillo market and existing relationships with local businesses, employers, community organizations, or travel decision-makers.
  
• Experience using hotel sales systems, CRM platforms, CVENT, Delphi, Salesforce, or comparable tools.
  
• Working knowledge of ADR, RevPAR, occupancy, market share, forecasting, booking pace, and revenue-management principles.
  
• Experience partnering with hotel operations, revenue management, ownership, and regional sales leadership.
  

Benefits

ARK Hospitality offers a competitive compensation package and a genuine opportunity for career growth.

• Annual salary of $50,000 - $55,000
  
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
  
• Commission incentive program
  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  
• 401(k) retirement plan
  
• Paid time off
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Employee hotel discounts
  
• Professional development and sales training
  
• Direct mentorship from experienced hospitality leaders
  
• Career advancement opportunities
  
• Potential path to a future Director of Sales role
  

About Everhome Suites Amarillo West – Medical Center

Everhome Suites Amarillo West – Medical Center is designed for guests who need accommodations for a week, a month, or longer. Located just off I-40, the hotel serves healthcare professionals, construction teams, project-based workers, business travelers, and guests relocating to or through the Amarillo area.

Every suite includes a full kitchen, complimentary WiFi, dedicated work space, and amenities designed to help guests maintain their routines while away from home.

Conveniently located near Amarillo's growing medical district, corporate employers, shopping, dining, and area attractions, Everhome Suites provides guests with a comfortable extended-stay experience while offering local businesses a dependable lodging partner.

About ARK Hospitality

At ARK Hospitality, our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what Relationships, Reputation, and Returns mean in hospitality.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Through leadership development, accountability, training, and intentional culture, we create opportunities for talented individuals to build meaningful careers while delivering exceptional results for our guests and owners.

If you're looking for more than just another sales job and want the opportunity to build a long-term career in hospitality leadership, we encourage you to apply today.