Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Sales Manager OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Sales Manager OEM at Aimbridge Hospitality LLC seeks a driven Sales Manager to win new accounts and build lasting relationships across Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments. You will partner with the Director of Sales to drive revenue and elevate the hotel's profile.

As an overtime-eligible manager, you’ll lead sales initiatives, host client tours, and support promotions and events while upholding company standards in downtown Chicago.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; hotel sales experience a plus; valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and selling skills; ability to negotiate, influence, and multitask independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive results by meeting assigned sales and revenue goals and hitting solicitation targets.
• Proactively reach out with solicitation calls, lead sales tours, and host clients from Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments.
• Grow and nurture existing accounts across all segments through attentive service and engagement.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving market trends to stay ahead of opportunities.
• Represent the hotel professionally in the community and industry organizations; uphold standards and policies.
• Develop deep knowledge of hotel operations; participate in meetings, promotions, and special functions as needed.

Skills

Communication

Sales skills

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hotel sales experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canopy Chicago Central Loop - Sales Manager OEM

Address 226 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60606, US

Compensation $70,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

Join our team as a Sales Manager!

As Sales Manager, you're at the heart of our hotel's success! You'll energize our growth by winning new accounts, building lasting relationships, and driving our revenue to new heights. Partnering with the Director of Sales, you'll help the hotel shine, whether it's through leisure escapes, business stays, or vibrant group bookings—every guest and opportunity counts. If you thrive on making wins happen and love variety, this is your moment to lead and make an impact!

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales Success Accelerator: Drive results by meeting assigned sales and revenue goals, and hitting your solicitation call targets. Take charge of strategic outreach to maximize every opportunity!
• Client Connection Champion: Proactively reach out with solicitation calls, lead engaging sales tours, and host clients from Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments. Build lasting bonds and ensure every visit leaves an impression.
• Relationship Builder Extraordinaire: Grow and nurture existing accounts across all segments, strengthening partnerships through attentive service and consistent engagement.
• Market Trend Tracker: Monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving trends in your market segment to stay ahead and capture emerging business.
• Community & Compliance Leader: Represent the hotel with professionalism—maintain visibility in the local community and industry organizations. Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards, sales metrics, and company regulations while exercising sound judgment and character.
• Operational Expert & Trusted Steward: Develop deep knowledge of hotel operations and policies. Safely access sensitive areas, uphold trust, and maintain responsibility. Participate in meetings, promotions, and special functions, always ready to assist management as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required; hotel sales experience a plus; valid driver’s license
• Strong communication and professional selling skills; ability to negotiate, influence, and multitask independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Formerly the headquarters of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, the building features a dual-branded hotel with a 135-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 215-room Canopy by Hilton. A National Historic Landmark dating back to 1904, the property is located in the heart of downtown Chicago across the street from Willis Tower. Together the Dual branded property has a total of 350 rooms and suites. The first floor will feature lobbies, amenities, and conference rooms. The existing 15th floor will be modified with its roof removed in its entirety to build a new 16th floor space with an independent restaurant / lounge. The project will also consist of renovating six elevators, as well as the addition of a seventh.