Sales Manager - Small Market Group Sales

AccorHotel•Chicago, IL

8h•$66,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting and managing group business opportunities with a primary focus on programs requiring 100 peak room nights or less within corporate and association market segments. The Sales Manager will support the overall sales strategy through proactive prospecting, account management, client relationship building, and collaboration with hotel operations to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of hotel sales, catering, front office, or hospitality experience preferred.
Previous experience in a hotel environment strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of hotel operations and group sales processes.
Experience with Opera preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional presentation and customer service mindset.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow within hotel sales.
Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Solicit and secure new group business opportunities with a focus on programs utilizing 100 peak room nights or less.
Manage assigned market segments and accounts to maximize revenue and repeat business opportunities.
Respond to incoming leads and RFPs in a timely and professional manner.
Conduct client site inspections, virtual presentations, and outside sales appointments as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, meeting planners, and organizations.
Negotiate contracts and pricing in alignment with hotel revenue strategies.
Maintain accurate sales activity, account information, and forecasting within CRM systems.
Collaborate with convention services and operations teams to ensure seamless turnover and successful execution of programs.
Participate in networking events, industry functions, and community activities to generate new business opportunities.
Support departmental sales goals through proactive prospecting and account development.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.