Group Sales Manager

DC Global Talent Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

DC Global Talent Inc. is seeking a Group Sales leader for a luxury hotel to build and manage key accounts, aiming to meet budgeted sales goals.

The role is on-site and requires collaboration with the commercial leadership team to negotiate profitable contracts across corporate, incentive, and association markets. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in group sales for luxury hotels, strong relationship-building, and the flexibility to work varied hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of group sales experience in a luxury hotel.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities and align sales strategy with revenue goals.
• Working knowledge of hotel operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Willingness to travel for client engagement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be based on-site.

Responsibilities

• Sales planning: build a direct sales plan and targeted outreach to grow a refined portfolio of key accounts.
• Revenue delivery: secure and confirm group business, negotiate contracts that maximize profitability.
• Market growth: expand brand presence in corporate, incentive, and association segments through travel, property tours, and personalized client engagement.
• Cross-functional execution: partner with hotel teams to deliver on client needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Hotel operations knowledge

Job description

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

Role Overview

Leads group sales within an assigned market at a luxury hotel, building key account relationships and securing the group business needed to hit budgeted sales goals. Works closely with the commercial leadership team to negotiate profitable agreements and grow the hotel’s presence in the corporate, incentive, and association markets. This is an on-site role.

• Sales planning: build a direct sales plan and targeted outreach to grow a refined portfolio of key accounts
• Revenue delivery: secure and confirm group business, negotiate contracts that maximize profitability
• Market growth: expand brand presence in corporate, incentive, and association segments through travel, property tours, and personalized client engagement
• Cross-functional execution: partner with hotel teams to deliver on client needs

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of group sales experience in a luxury hotel
• Proven ability to evaluate business opportunities and align sales strategy with revenue goals
• Working knowledge of hotel operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Willingness to travel for client engagement
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be based on-site

Client identity withheld pending mutual candidate interest.