Group Sales Manager | The Marker Union Square

Crescent Careers • San Francisco, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marker is seeking a well-connected, results-driven Group Sales Manager with in-market experience to join its Sales team. The role focuses on driving group sales, building strong client relationships, and maximizing revenue opportunities. The position is on-site at The Marker, 501 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, and has a 45-hour workweek with overtime eligibility.

The Group Sales Manager sells all facets of the hotel, develops client relationships, manages accounts, and works with internal departments to support successful event execution. The role also includes hiring, training, and coaching sales team members; conducting property tours and client meetings; representing the hotel at trade shows; and preparing sales presentations, proposals, and reports.

The position offers an annual salary of $105,000. The posting describes a compensation structure based on 40 regular hours and five overtime hours per week. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a monthly phone reimbursement, and a monthly commuter benefit.

Requirements

• Established industry relationships and a strong professional network.
• Exceptional sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage accounts, close deals, and drive revenue growth.
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Ability to travel and represent the hotel at events and trade shows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel through sales presentations and written proposals.
• Conduct on-site property tours for potential clients.
• Manage and develop relationships with past, current, and prospective clients to generate repeat and new business.
• Interview, hire, and train sales team members.
• Coach team members, conduct performance evaluations, and take disciplinary action as needed.
• Foster a collaborative, high-energy team culture.
• Handle account management, including solicitation and closing processes.
• Work with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Travel locally for sales calls, client meetings, and competitor analysis.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, including setting up exhibits and engaging potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive verbal sales presentations.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and client updates.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams.
• Comply with company attendance and availability requirements.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Two weeks of vacation accrued on the date of hire, eligible to use after six months.
• 401(k) with up to a 50% match on an 8% contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• $75 monthly phone reimbursement.
• $104 monthly commuter benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed