Sr. Group Sales Manager

Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a
Senior Group Sales Manager to join a high-end luxury hotel in Houston, Texas.

We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.
$90K - $100K
The
Senior Group Sales Manager is responsible for developing and nurturing group client relationships and managing the group sales process for prospective bookings that maximize revenue in alignment with established sales policies and strong business acumen
Responsibilities:
Responsible for establishing and building relationships as it relates to the group rooms segment with corporate, association, social, and incentive accounts.

Regularly negotiate and secure complex multi-day, ballroom-sized programs with a high degree of detail, organization, and creativity. Negotiate, prepare, detail proposals and execute contracts utilizing all available collateral and tools. Lead and implement a strategic and comprehensive SMART Plan to achieve group and individual revenue goals for a luxury hotel product
Understand the overall market – including competitive set strengths and weaknesses, industry trends, and how to sell our hotel as the premium venue for group meetings and events.

Produce quotes and written proposals to all clients in a timely fashion and with a high level of detail. Create long-term loyalty through total account management rather than transaction-oriented selling. Effectively organize and participate in client entertainment/FAM’s, special promotions, tours, site inspections, presentations, and occasional travel to industry or client events.

Qualifications

Aspire to our values of being passionate, striving for excellence, remaining relevant, collaborating, and acting with honor and integrity.
5+ Years of luxury hotel sales experience. Forbes experience preferred. Four-year college diploma preferred or a combination of education and relevant work experience. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is vital, exposure /ability with Delphi and other hotel-related databases and tools preferred.

Ability to work flexible schedules, including working extended hours. What we offer you:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401K
Plenty of opportunities for advancement
Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Community volunteer opportunities
Complimentary parking
If Interested please send your resume to jay@geckohospitality.com for immediate review and consideration.