Group Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on an Exciting Journey!

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Ithaka Hospitality Partners is seeking passionate and service-driven individuals to join our dynamic team at Elevation Convening Center & Hotel - a purpose-driven, sophisticated destination offering stunning views of downtown Montgomery, AL.

We are currently hiring for a Group Sales Manager , a key leadership role responsible for driving group business through proactive sales efforts, relationship-building, and strategic account management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the success of meetings and events at the Elevation Convening Center & Hotel while delivering exceptional service and creating lasting client partnerships.

Job Summary:

The Sales Manager will manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals (room night, average rate, room rental) are achieved or exceeded.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Move throughout the property to conduct site inspections. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form, to previous, current, and potential clients.
• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments' participation in servicing accounts.
• Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition reader boards to develop leads.
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.
• Represent the hotel at trade shows as specified by the Corporate trade show attendance guide.
• Assist the supportive staff with the maintenance of sales files.
• Participate in the sales/catering department reader board program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare cost proposals.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required.
• Past hotel sales experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout the hotel to conduct site inspections.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Why Ithaka?

Ithaka Hospitality Partners was founded as a premier partner in the hospitality management industry, focused on driving loyalty and creating enhanced experiences for our guests, team members, and owners.

We are committed to long-term partnerships between all stakeholders, creating a true alliance partnership unique in our industry. Through strong, enduring relationships with our partners, streamlined operations and the highest level of engagement, we deliver strategic and tactical methods to achieve overall profitability, guest satisfaction and employee loyalty.

We believe in serving our guests, team members, investors, owners, and partners with honesty, integrity and uncompromising quality. Ithaka boasts a high level of involvement with all aspects of hospitality management, and provides a clear vision with a commitment to bringing that vision to life. Our business acumen coupled with our deep understanding of the hospitality industry at a global level sets us apart.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.