Sales Manager - Centennial Plaza Gulfport
About The Position
Position Overview: The Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue and building strong relationships across all areas of the resort—including event spaces, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment attractions. This role focuses on generating new business, nurturing existing accounts, and maximizing sales opportunities for corporate events, weddings, group bookings, and leisure experiences. The ideal candidate is a dynamic professional with a passion for hospitality, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to sell a diverse and exciting destination.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve resort-wide revenue goals across lodging, catering, events, and group sales.
- Actively prospect and secure new business from corporate, social, and leisure markets.
- Manage leads and inquiries for indoor/outdoor events, including weddings, conferences, reunions, and group outings.
- Build and maintain relationships with travel agents, planners, and community partners.
- Collaborate with the events, F&B, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of booked functions.
- Prepare detailed proposals, contracts, and event orders that reflect client needs and resort standards.
- Conduct site tours of event spaces, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment areas.
- Partner with marketing to promote special packages, seasonal offers, and resort amenities including the waterpark, restaurants, and family entertainment center.
- Represent the resort at trade shows, networking events, and community functions.
- Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, track sales metrics, and provide weekly performance reports.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify new opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
