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Group Sales Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 75000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Scalzo Hospitality Inc. 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.
Job Summary:
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Build client relationships and develop business
o Respond promptly to group and event inquiries with thoughtful tailored recommendations and proposals.
o Build lasting client relationships through personalized service proactive communication and dependable follow-through.
o Develop new business through outreach referrals networking community partnerships and relationship-based prospecting.
o Conduct engaging hotel tours client meetings and event walk-throughs.
o Maintain an accurate organized pipeline of prospective and confirmed business in the hotels sales systems.
Create proposals negotiate agreements and manage accounts
o Prepare accurate proposals contracts amendments and related sales documents.
o Guide clients through pricing contract terms payment requirements and planning timelines with clarity and confidence.
o Negotiate agreements that create value for the client while supporting the hotels business goals.
o Maintain accurate room-block event revenue and account information and secure required deposits and payment details within established deadlines.
o Manage assigned accounts including annual rate renewals relationship development and performance reviews.
Support revenue strategy and business planning
o Monitor booking activity room-night projections pipeline movement and progress toward revenue goals.
o Partner with hotel leadership and revenue management on pricing availability need dates and business opportunities.
o Provide timely accurate updates and forecasts for upcoming business.
Lead a seamless client handoff
o Own the client relationship through proposal negotiation contracting and the transition to event planning.
o Communicate expectations commitments special requests and important updates clearly to hotel departments.
o Partner closely with event planning reservations front desk food and beverage and hotel operations to support excellent execution.
o Review event and group documentation for accuracy before arrival and remain connected to the client relationship throughout the experience.
Strengthen loyalty and community relationships
o Follow up after events to gather feedback support resolution of service or billing concerns and identify future opportunities.
o Maintain relationships with past clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
o Represent the hotel at networking events client functions open houses and community activities as appropriate.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Clients feel heard valued and confident in the hotel from their first interaction through the event handoff.
Relationships grow into repeat business referrals and long-term account partnerships.
Sales goals are pursued with consistency sound judgment and a healthy balance of service and business strategy.
Proposals contracts account records forecasts and handoffs are timely and accurate.
Internal partners receive clear information and experience the Sales Manager as collaborative dependable and solutions-focused.
Challenges are addressed proactively calmly and with full ownership through resolution.
WHAT YOU BRING
At least two years of experience in hotel venue event account-management or relationship-based sales.
An associate degree is preferred but not required; relevant experience and demonstrated capability are valued.
A genuine hospitality mindset and a strong commitment to the client and guest experience.
Warm confident written and verbal communication with the ability to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions.
Strong organization accuracy urgency and the ability to manage multiple clients deadlines and details.
Sound judgment and comfort navigating pricing discussions contract terms negotiation and client concerns.
Personal accountability dependable follow-through adaptability and a proactive approach to solving problems.
A collaborative style and respect for the expertise of teammates across sales events revenue and hotel operations.
Comfort learning and using sales customer relationship management and hotel systems.
SCHEDULE AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This is an in-person full-time position with a primarily Monday-Friday schedule.
Occasional evening or weekend availability is required for client events tours networking or business needs.
The role requires movement throughout the hotel including the ability to access meeting and guest areas by stairs or similar uneven surfaces when needed.
Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every task assigned to the position.
Bi-weekly pay health benefits 401k
The salary range for this position is $65000 to $75000 annually.
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
