Sales Manager - Sun Mountain Lodge Winthrop, WA
About The Position
Sun Mountain Lodge, a distinctive destination resort in Winthrop, WA, is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven sales professional to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to sell an experience, not just guestrooms or meeting space, within a unique resort setting overlooking the North Cascades. The resort offers flexible event venues, accommodations, dining, outdoor adventures, and full-resort buyout opportunities, catering to a variety of events from intimate retreats to large buyouts. The position is part of a small, collaborative team where individual impact is visible and valued. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas, strong industry relationships, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to contribute to the resort's continued growth.
Requirements
- Established relationships within the Seattle and Pacific Northwest meetings and events industry.
- Experience in hospitality, destination, meeting, event, or resort sales.
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Creativity, initiative, and a proactive approach to business development.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel regularly for client meetings, networking events, trade shows, and property visits.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hotel, resort, destination, meeting, wedding, or event sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow relationships within the Seattle and Pacific Northwest meetings and events community.
- Prospect for new business through networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic outreach.
- Grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities.
- Represent Sun Mountain Lodge at industry events, trade shows, client meetings, and networking functions.
- Develop targeted sales strategies that generate new business and increase revenue.
- Manage the sales process from initial prospecting through contracting and account management.
- Negotiate agreements that create value for both clients and the resort.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
- Maintain organized account records, sales activities, and customer profiles.
- Serve as a passionate ambassador for Sun Mountain Lodge and the Methow Valley.
Benefits
- Salary: $80,168.40 - $95,000.00
- Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- 401k with up to a 5% company match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
- Vacation Time: 80 hours on your first 3 years of service
- Sick Time: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
- Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
