Group & Event Sales Manager

Description

Our Group & Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving hotel revenue by aggressively soliciting, booking, and planning group, meeting, and catering functions while maximizing banquet space to meet or exceed sales goals. This hybrid role meets planned revenue objectives for occupancy and average daily rate while simultaneously providing critical administrative support to the Director of Sales. The manager assists in all areas of sales according to IHM and Brand standards to achieve a professional rapport within the local business community.

• Prior hotel or sales experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related employment field or position.
• Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and a desire for achievement.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions.
• Excellent communication, computer, and presentation skills.
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be available for evenings and weekends for business reasons including attending business/social functions, working and staffing events, and oversight of sales & catering client bookings.
• Ability to analyze and investigate current activities or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions.
• Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
• Valid Driver's License required

Island Hospitality is committed to employee development and displays that commitment with a formalized training and development program providing a clear path for any employee with a desire and aptitude to thrive in the hospitality business. As team members join Island Hospitality from other organizations they too can build on that prior experience and find further growth opportunities within our company by utilizing the tools and resources offered.

• Incentive based bonus program
• Free room nights at our hotels and employee discounts within your hotel brand
• Discounts for friends and family within your hotel brand 
• Team Member recognition and bonus
• Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work 
• Career Growth through our in-house training program with a path personalized to your desired goals
• Referral bonus program to ANY of our locations

Island Hospitality uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization in all municipalities where it is required by law.