Group Sales Manager

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Are you an active guest-focused team player with exceptional sales skills to be the next Group Sales Manager at our busy hotel and conference center? You’ll be in charge of developing a sales and marketing plan that includes soliciting new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets via outside sales calls, on-site visits and sales tours, and community networking. This energetic leader will be able to enhance revenue by researching local market trends and competition behavior to discover and close business leads. Please apply today!

Group Sales Manager Responsibilities:

•   Determines and secures proper meeting space for groups/ guest rooms.

•   Greets and services all clients/groups to ensure satisfaction, meet satisfaction surveys.

•   Follow-up with all clients through phone calls, letters, and site tours to secure contracts and ensure customer satisfaction.

•   Must generate contracts and understand verbiage conducive to the Hospitality Industry. 

•   Inputs data to generate contracts, update client files, and enters information into sales system/Opera.

•   Maintains cancellation policies to prevent loss of revenue due to cancellations.

•   Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide quality service for all groups.

•   Assists Director of Sales and Marketing in managing budget.

•   Attends trade shows, industry related meetings as assigned to generate leads.

•   Creates and manages an account database to increase sales through cold calls, prospecting, and distribution of sales collateral digitally.

Group Sales Manager Qualification:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, or hospitality industry with high volume
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles and best practices
• Knowledge of Opera software and other relevant sales technologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs

Group Sales Manager Benefits:

• Competitive Salary plus commissions
• 401K
• Medical, dental and Vision
• Short term and long term paid disability
• Life insurance plans
• Paid holidays and PTO

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 134758#post

Chrisa Francis

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Goodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.