Thompson Hotels · 2 days ago
Event Sales Manager
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThompson Hotels is a luxury hotel brand that focuses on providing meaningful experiences to its guests. The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling, planning, and executing luxury weddings and social events, ensuring a seamless transition from sales to operations while maintaining high-touch client relationships.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Respond to and manage all wedding and social event inquiries, leading each event from initial contact through final execution
Sell, plan, and execute high-end weddings ranging in guest size from 100-400+ guests, with a focus on increasing F&B spend, filling need dates, ensuring seamless coordination from site tour to day-of delivery, and a minimum of 30 weddings per year
Build and maintain long-term client relationships through high-touch service, collaborating closely with top-tier planners and vendors across multi-year planning timelines
Execute contracts, manage budgets, EOs, deposits, and internal communication to guarantee precision and detail-driven execution
Regularly contribute to and curate content for Instagram and other social platforms, driving brand awareness and lead generation
Represent Thompson San Antonio as an active member of industry association/s I.E. WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association), lead networking events and strengthen ties within the top planners in the wedding and social event community
Maintain knowledge of San Antonio’s wedding market, competitor positioning, and industry trends to strategically sell against competition
Partner with culinary, operations, and hotel teams to deliver seamless guest experiences and ensure client satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in luxury wedding and social event sales, with a strong background in executing premier ceremonies and receptions
Demonstrated track record of success in social catering and event revenue generation
Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage clients, planners, and internal teams effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to learn new computer and web-based applications
Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of clients and property demands
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple high-volume events simultaneously
Preferred
Active involvement in industry organizations and professional networks preferred
Company
Thompson Hotels
A True Original Welcome to the new Golden Age — where we celebrate what lasts and what moves the world forward.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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