Group Sales Manager
About The Position
The Group Sales Manager promotes and sells group business in a defined geographic region on behalf of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, in line with the hotel's marketing objectives. The role focuses on generating group bookings and maximizing revenue per available room. The manager works with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell, and confirm group business needed to meet budgeted sales goals. The position calls for independent judgment and discretion, particularly when making decisions and managing confidential property information, and includes representing Four Seasons as a public ambassador. This is a hybrid, full-time role with required on-property days each week. Some weekend and evening work may be needed, and domestic and international travel is required. The listed compensation is $75,000–$85,000.
Requirements
- Solid selling and interpersonal skills, with the energy and commitment to meet and exceed personal goals.
- Proven track record pursuing, evaluating, soliciting, selling, and confirming business to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability.
- Ability to solicit group travel.
- Strong knowledge of the local Chicago and Midwest markets.
- 2–3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Legal work authorization in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Promote and sell to the group market in a defined geographic region for the property.
- Generate hotel awareness through direct phone sales, direct sales calls, trade shows, and networking groups.
- Work with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell, and confirm group business needed to meet the property's budgeted sales goals.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in decision-making and management of confidential property information.
- Complete and follow up on additional tasks, actions, and responsibilities assigned by the Directors of Sales and Directors of Marketing.
- Serve as a public ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Learning and development programs.
- Employee engagement and recognition events.
- Four Seasons discount and travel programs.
- Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
- Employee meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
