Group Sales Manager

On Site Full TimeReston, Virginia, United StatesU.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Private Sector Engagement

Role Overview

The Group Sales Manager is responsible for generating new group business while cultivating long-term client relationships that maximize revenue across both hotels. This individual will proactively identify opportunities, negotiate contracts, and work closely with Operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences from booking through departure.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include generating new group business through prospecting, networking, and strategic sales calls, developing and maintaining relationships with corporate, government, association, and third-party meeting planners, and negotiating contracts and securing profitable group business.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for hospitality sales, strong prospecting skills, and a proven ability to exceed revenue goals in a competitive market.

Requirements

  • Previous hotel sales experience required
  • Experience selling select-service or full-service hotels strongly preferred
  • Proven success in proactive sales, business development, and account management
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills
  • Experience managing group bookings and client relationships from prospecting through execution
  • Knowledge of Marriott sales platforms is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized with exceptional time-management abilities
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative sales team
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred (or equivalent hotel sales experience)

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • leaves of absence
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • hotel room discounts
  • daily pay access

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