Corporate Sales Manager

Villanova; Garrett Hill (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Corporate Sales Manager to lead corporate group and transient sales, nurture existing accounts, and pursue new business opportunities. You will analyze market trends, present to clients, and close contracts while supporting event services and revenue strategies.

The role requires 3–5 years in sales with leadership experience, strong communication, and planning skills. On-site event support is expected about 25% of the time, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred; 3-5 years sales, leadership, and development experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and strategic planning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate group sales and transient business, including prospecting and securing new contracts.
• Develop strategies to capture market share and maintain repeat business.
• Conduct sales presentations, calls, site tours, and participate in industry networking.
• Analyze sales and booking trends and generate reports to inform revenue strategies.
• Use software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PMS, POS, and booking systems.
• Provide on-site event support approximately 25% of the time, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PMS

POS

Booking systems

Job description

Villanova University is hiring a Corporate Sales Manager. This role manages corporate group and transient sales by maintaining existing accounts, soliciting new business, analyzing market trends, and securing bookings to maximize revenue. The manager also conducts sales presentations, closes contracts, supports event services, and provides market analysis reporting to build customer loyalty.

Highlights

• Manage corporate group sales and transient business, including prospecting and securing new contracts.
• Develop strategies to capture market share and maintain repeat business.
• Conduct sales presentations, calls, site tours, and participate in industry networking.
• Analyze sales and booking trends and generate reports to inform revenue strategies.
• Use software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PMS, POS, and booking systems.
• Provide on-site event support approximately 25% of the time, including evenings and weekends.
• Salary range: $65,300 to $81,600, depending on qualifications and internal equity.
• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred; 3-5 years sales, leadership, and development experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and strategic planning skills required.
• Department: Inn at Villanova University, serving corporate clients and groups.