Bench Sales Manager - South Coast Area, MA - Lafrance Hospitality

Lafrance Hospitality•Westport, MA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lafrance Hospitality is seeking an energetic and motivated Bench Sales Manager to support its South Coast area portfolio of hotels, with a home base in Westport, MA. The Bench Sales Manager is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and execution of sales activities across assigned hotel and meeting rooms. This role assists with sourcing new business, maintaining client relationships, servicing accounts, and supporting hotel sales operations where coverage is needed. Assignments may include covering vacations or leaves for hotel sales personnel, supporting hotel and banquet sales initiatives, assisting with revenue-driving sales projects, working closely with hotel leadership teams, and completing projects assigned by the Vice President of Sales or Regional Director of Sales. Lafrance Hospitality has over 60 years of experience, operating 18 select-service hotels, 5 restaurants, 6 banquet facilities, and an exceptional catering division. They value their employees, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Previous hotel sales or hospitality experience preferred.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated and adaptable in changing environments.
Ability to travel throughout the South Coast region as needed - Middletown, RI to Plymouth, MA to Mansfield, MA.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Coordination, leadership, and execution of sales activities across assigned hotel and meeting rooms.
Sourcing new business.
Maintaining client relationships.
Servicing accounts.
Supporting hotel sales operations where coverage is needed.
Covering vacations or leaves for hotel sales personnel.
Supporting hotel and banquet sales initiatives.
Assisting with revenue-driving sales projects.
Working closely with hotel leadership teams.
Completing projects assigned by the Vice President of Sales or Regional Director of Sales.