Business Development Group Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Denver, CO

4d • $85,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: An urban retreat in the heart of the Mile High city. Plan a getaway at our elevated mountain metropolis. Explore a variety of sporting events and concerts across the Mile High City, feel the warmth of family-friendly performing arts classics or hit the slopes just a short drive away from Four Seasons Hotel Denver. Stay in for the quiet nights with 24-hour room service, savour locally sourced ingredients prepared by classically trained chefs, slip into bliss with handcrafted cocktails at EDGE Restaurant & Bar or unwind at our spa with a selection of rejuvenating treatments. Four Seasons Hotel Denver is seeking a Business Development Group Sales Manager with experience delivering exceptional service. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees, people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Join our Team Work on a team that is built around adaptability & flexibility, service passion, professionalism, ethic for work integrity, communication, and teamwork. Four Seasons Hotel Denver is rated AAA 5 Diamond since 2015. We are located in the heart of Denver’s theatre district offering 239 ultra-spacious guest rooms and suites; 100 private residences; a top rated restaurant, EDGE; and a luxury spa. Responsibilities: The Business Development Manager - Group Sales is responsible for generating new group business and expanding market share through proactive prospecting, strategic outreach, and relationship development. This role focuses on identifying untapped opportunities, cultivating new accounts, and driving qualified group leads into the hotel to support revenue and occupancy objectives. The ideal candidate is a hunter-minded sales professional with strong market intelligence, disciplined prospecting habits, and a track record of closing new group business within the luxury or upper-upscale hospitality segment.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree in hospitality management, marketing, business or related degree or equivalent experience is required
• 1-2 year minimum of Luxury Hotel Sales Manager Experience
• Ability to multitask and work long irregular hours, weekends and evenings
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• New Business Development Proactively identify, target, and solicit new group accounts across key verticals (corporate, association, SMERF, incentive, etc.). Conduct structured prospecting campaigns including cold outreach, client visits, networking events, and industry trade shows. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline aligned with revenue goals. Secure site visits and convert opportunities into contracted group business.
• Revenue Generation Drive incremental group revenue aligned with annual sales and revenue targets. Strategically position the hotel to maximize ADR and total revenue contribution. Collaborate with Revenue Management to optimize pricing strategies and competitive positioning. Track and report prospecting activity, conversion ratios, and pipeline performance.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy Monitor local and national market trends, competitor activity, and demand patterns. Identify emerging business sectors and new demand generators within the Denver market. Develop targeted sales strategies to penetrate priority segments.
• Relationship Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with meeting planners, corporate decision-makers, and third-party intermediaries. Represent the hotel at industry events, client fur ns, and networking opportunities. Maintain accurate account records and activity documentation within the CRM system.

Benefits

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
• Discounted RTD Flex Pass for employees
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Access to the Hotel’s health club facilities
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager