Sales & Event Manager | Hotel Interurban

Columbia Hospitality•Tukwila, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Interurban, perched above Seattle’s Southside, is looking for a dynamic Sales & Events Manager to help drive revenue, build lasting client relationships, and bring memorable events to life. In this exciting role, you’ll combine strategic sales and business development with creative event planning, collaborating across departments to deliver seamless experiences that keep clients coming back. If you’re ready to make meaningful connections, turn opportunities into lasting partnerships, and create exceptional experiences from the first conversation to the final toast, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of hospitality sales experience.
Possess knowledge and expertise in sales and/or event management with strong sales and negotiation skills.
Attention to detail with the ability to accurately read/write business correspondence effectively.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions or approaches.
Strong personal skills, including time management, information analysis, problem-solving, planning and organizing, decision making, problem solving, and delivery of results.
Demonstrates a strong grasp of mathematical operations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all applicable units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, and Excel.
Proficiency in conducting client research, gathering relevant information, and staying updated on industry trends and developments.
Ability to travel (including air or car, hotel overnight stays, and client entertainment.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hospitality sales platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed sales goals of assigned market segments through proactive sales efforts.
Achieve revenue goals through a sales plan and strategy, client development, managing key relationships, networking, and identifying new target markets.
Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and relevant client contact information within the Sales & Events database.
Report weekly achievements against goals for prospecting, inquiries, activities, and industry events.
Adjust goals and achieve goals based on market conditions.
Solicit and secure new business for assigned market segments by making outside sales calls.
Participate in trade shows, promotional events, and industry events.
Conduct site inspections and client presentations.
Respond to inbound RFPs (requests for proposals) within 24 hours.
Utilize knowledge of client negotiations, closing tactics, and contractual language.
Differentiate from the competition and bring value to potential customers.
Implement sales plan based on demand segments to maximize market share.
Obtain necessary information to ensure efficient event planning, including meeting setups, food and beverage specifications, AV requirements, etc.
Provide information to operating departments based on property guidelines.
Act as a liaison between the operations department and client.
Monitor client’s satisfaction throughout planning and execution of event.
Prepare Event Orders, Resumes, Diagrams, and other related documents and distribute to property departments.
Conduct meetings to review information with other property departments.
Manage accounts and follow-up with client re-solicitation to capture future repeat business.
Achieve assigned goals and objectives.
Maximize efficiencies for time management and productivity.
Forecast revenue of assigned groups.
Develop and maintain favorable working relationships and open communication with all departments.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients.
Comply with accounting standards (deposits, direct billing, and pre-payment).
Confirm accurate revenue posting and client billing.
Develop a full working knowledge of all applicable standards, policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings.
Achieve client sentiment goals.
Adhere to Columbia Hospitality Policies and Procedures.