Group Sales Manager

Starwood Hotels • Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us. Our industry-leading Sales Teams have become known for its ability to maximize the hotel’s profitability while delivering impeccable, perfectly-executed experiences for our guests. Our team is in search of a magnetic Group Sales Manager with remarkable tenacity, a sharp leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, who’s good-natured, a natural at relationship building, and puts their client’s needs at the top of their priority list, while meeting (or surpassing) all revenue goals for the department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all activities related to group, and catering sales function and revenue generation from all sales territories. This role focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives and personal booking goals. You're a natural at what you do - and you love it. If this sounds like you, you should probably sell us on why.

Requirements

• Passionate about hospitality sales and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a comparable position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession.
• Extensive hotel sales experience within the luxury market; demonstrated strong leadership and selling skills; and proven achievements in selling, optimizing guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• An expert in Group Sales, a strong leader, natural salesperson and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excels at communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to group, and catering sales function and revenue generation from all sales territories.
• Building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of property sales objectives and personal booking goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree