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Group Sales Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 69000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee HEI Hotels & Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.
About Us
Anchoring the renowned University Park at MIT Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT stands amidst an area legendary for its infrastructure of invention. The Boston/Cambridge area is a cultural capital of the US including world-renowned music ensembles like The Boston Symphony Orchestra the Handel and Haydn Society in addition to hundreds of museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts the Museum of Science and the Childrens Museum. Le Méridien Cambridge-MITs elegant guest rooms and suites offer a place of luxurious sanctuary and unmatched comfort. Our associates enjoy many benefits including free meals discounted parking and free cleaning for uniforms. We are conveniently located 3 blocks from MBTA Bus and Train. At Le Meridien Cambridge we take care of our associates so that you can take care of our guests. We look forward to learning more about you!
Dont meet every single requirement of this job At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
Overview
Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new group sales accounts entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in rooms food beverage and room rental.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting outside sales calls site inspections and written communication.
-Advanced level of producing room banquet and room rental revenue through directly soliciting business via aggressive prospecting making presentations developing contracts negotiating and closing sales.
-Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel both orally and in written form to previous current and potential clients.
-Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments participation in servicing accounts.
-Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
-Prepare information for meet with and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account.
-Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel to ensure high quality of service to customers.
-Prepare correspondence to customers internal booking reports and file maintenance.
-Participate in daily business review meeting pre-convention meetings training and other sales-related meetings as required.
-Attend trade shows community events and industry meetings.
-Advanced knowledge of market trends competition and key customers of the hotel.
-Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
-Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
-3 years of past sales experience preferred.
-Hotel experience preferred.
-Advanced knowledge of market trends competition and key customers of the hotel.
-Able to set priorities plan organize and delegate.
-Must possess computer skills including but not limited to use of Microsoft Word Excel and Delphi. Advanced knowledge of sales skills revenue management training and motivation of peers
-Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing plans security and safety programs personnel and labor relations preparation of business plans repairs maintenance budget forecasting quality assurance programs hospitality law and long-range planning.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences such as effectively communicating with supervisors coworkers public etc.
Salary Range: $65000.00 $69000.00 Annually
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible Yes
Benefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical mental and financial wellness creating value in your most important investment you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness HEI provides a wide array of coverage including Supplemental Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds and discounts through our YouDecide and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
