Group Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

401(k) employer matching

Exclusive travel discounts

Free dry cleaning for employee attire

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking a Sales Manager to drive group business across the Midwest, aligning with the marketing plan to maximize revenue per available room. You will use direct phone sales, tradeshows and networking to raise the property’s profile and secure corporate and leisure accounts.

You will collaborate with sales and marketing to solicit, sell and confirm group business, exercise independent judgement, and act as a public ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a similar role and travel is required; domestic and international.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for the property.
• Generate hotel awareness through direct telesales, direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell and confirm group business to meet budgeted sales goals.
• Possess independent judgement and discretion in decision making and handling confidential information.
• Perform and follow up on tasks assigned by Directors of Sales and Directors of Marketing; act as a public ambassador for Four Seasons.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

English language

Legal work authorization

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

About the role

The Sales Manager prospects and sells to individual accounts on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the objectives established in the marketing plan. The Manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room.

What you will do

• Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for property.
• Generate Hotel’s awareness through direct phonesales;direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals for the property. Candidate should possess the ability to solicit group travel.
• This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making and managing confidential information of the property.
• Performs and follows up on all extra tasks, actions and responsibilities assigned by the Directors of Sales and Directors of Marketing. Has the ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.

What you bring

• We are looking for individuals who have solid selling and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate the energy and commitment to meet and exceed personal goals.
• The applicant will have a proven track record in pursuing, evaluating soliciting, selling and confirming business as required in order to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability. The ideal applicant would have a strong knowledge of the local Chicago and the Mid-West markets.
• Applicants are required to have 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role and travel is required; both domestic and international.
• Strong command of the English language
• Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States

What we offer:

• Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft.
• Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer Matching Program
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round.
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals
• And so much more!

Schedule & Hours:

• Full Time - some weekends/evenings if needed & Business Travel
• Hybrid role with on property daysrequiredweekly

Learn more about Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts by visiting us below:

Instagram: @FSChicago

Twitter: @FSChicago

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Career Opportunities:careers.fourseasons.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts/jobs/

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal