Sales Manager

Perks

Full Benefit Package, Paid Time Off, Complimentary Life Insurance, 401k Plan, Hotel Room Discounts.

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel

Interacting with people, making connections, figuring out what it takes, and stepping it up to win the day; it’s what you do, and you love it. You’ll have the opportunity to do this and more as a Group Sales Manager for our hotel!

As a Group Sales Manager, you will:

• Understand the competitive landscape and do what it takes to secure business that meets or exceeds revenue expectations and profit goals.
• Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat clients using multiple channels, such as social media, outside calls, and telemarketing.
• Capture the client’s vision and effectively convey the specifications to appropriate departments, rapidly responding to inquiries, concerns, and issues, ensuring an exceptional client experience and seeding future sales.
• Connect with people in a meaningful way, continually innovating to expand the reach with key corporate, business, and travel industry accounts, tapping into community organizations and the media to elevate your hotels' market share awareness and drive further business.
• Previous Marriott brand experience and knowledge of MGS systems for group bookings preferred.

Fundamentals

A four-year college degree or equivalent education or experience is preferred, with one to two years of employment in a related position. Must possess effective verbal and written English communication skills. Advanced knowledge of sales and hospitality principles and practices is expected. This position also requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Able to stand, walk, and conduct tours of the hotel for clients will be required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.