Wedding + Group Sales Manager - AC Hotel MPLS Downtown jobs in United States
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Sage Hospitality Group · 1 month ago

Wedding + Group Sales Manager - AC Hotel MPLS Downtown

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a passionate Wedding + Group Sales Manager to deliver artful hospitality at the AC Hotel MPLS Downtown. The role involves selling and servicing wedding room blocks and group business, ensuring client needs are met, and collaborating with the operations team to provide exceptional customer experiences.

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Responsibilities

Achieves or exceeds revenue goals by selling and fully servicing social groups including wedding blocks and small groups as assigned by the Director of Sales + Marketing
Ensures all client needs are understood, met and exceeded
The Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing on-site wedding room blocks, events, and related group business
Key duties include soliciting, closing, and contracting wedding business, using strong negotiation and creative sales strategies
The manager responds promptly to inquiries, prepares proposals and contracts, coordinates rooming lists and event orders, and provides all necessary marketing collateral to clients
Responsibilities also include conducting site inspections, documenting sales activities, and maintaining active client and vendor relationships to grow business opportunities
The role requires collaboration with the operations team to ensure exceptional customer experiences, effective use of sales and administrative resources, and clear communication of event details to team members
The manager monitors client satisfaction, prepares and executes event documentation, and leads by example to exceed service standards
Additional duties may include hosting events, participating in sales initiatives, and performing tasks as requested by management

Qualification

Hotel sales experienceNegotiation skillsDelphi experienceFosse experienceSales procedures knowledgeListening skillsMarketing plan developmentCommunication skillsTeamworkPresentation skills

Required

Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests
Ability to drive to outside sales calls
Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc
Must possess the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and hotel guests
Ability to manage extensive amounts of information
Knowledge of sales procedures associated with the hotel industry
Excellent written skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication
Excellent spoken and presentation skills
Considerable ability to listen effectively
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
Flexible schedule some weekends/holidays are required as needed
Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%
Must have dexterity/mobility to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, and operate basic office equipment

Preferred

Prefer 2-3 years previous hotel sales experience
Delphi and Fosse experience a plus

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sage Sales bonus plan
Unlimited paid time off
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in additional coverage
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Calm Health Application Subscription
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

Company

Sage Hospitality Group

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Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality Group is an experiential hospitality company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Walter Isenberg
President and CEO
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Matt Schwartz
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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