Group Sales Manager

Position Summary The ideal candidate will have group sales experience in a luxury hotel. This individual brings with them a track record of exceeding group booking goals and is a dynamic personality with a team-first mentality. Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for finding new group business to meet and exceed group revenue goals. Familiarity with the luxury leisure consortia market is a plus. Accountable for monthly prospecting and sales activity goals. Respond to inquiries, send proposals and contracts, facilitate billing, generate group resumes and effectively communicate client needs with operating departments. Negotiate within booking guidelines and standard operating procedures. Service existing clients to exceed expectations, maximize revenue, and secure repeat business. Conduct site inspections, meet with and entertain clients as needed. Facilitate group pre & post-convention meetings as needed. Responsible for updating and maintaining account and contact profiles. Travel to and represent the hotel at industry events and tradeshows as needed. Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Responds promptly to the needs of the clients and Director of Sales & Marketing. Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication. Very organized, detail-oriented and completes work in a timely manner. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales contracts, sales procedures, etc. Ability to write sales reports and all other business correspondence clearly and informatively and edit work for spelling and grammar. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the Sales Staff, Managers, clients, guests, and the general public. Advanced mathematical skills to calculate sales figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Meets legal age requirements for the position. Education/Experience High school diploma is preferred, though any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Prior hospitality experience is also preferred, ideally in a luxury environment. Strong Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel knowledge is required. Company information: Nobu Hotel Palo Alto combines modern Japanese design with West Coast luxury, offering an idyllic place to relax and recharge with world-renowned cuisine. The exclusive Ryokan experience offers 24-hr., secure elevator access, teak tubs for a Japanese onsen ritual, custom-made linen yukata bathrobes, and preferred seating at Nobu restaurant. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-01