Group Sales Manager — Drive Groups, Events & Growth

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Parking

PTO

Job summary

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is seeking a motivated, organized Group Sales Manager to grow group business and deliver successful events from the initial inquiry through post-event follow-up. You will drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closure, while coordinating conferences, meetings, and trade shows with a focus on exceptional client service.

Responsibilities include managing the full sales process, building strong client relationships, and meeting revenue goals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hotel sales experience, preferably in the SMERF market.
• Strong prospecting and account-development skills.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Experience preparing proposals, negotiating, and managing group or event details.
• Comfortable with sales goals, reporting, and hotel sales technology.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative, service-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and develop new group business.
• Manage the full sales process: lead generation, site tours, proposals, negotiations, contracts, room blocks, event details, and follow-up
• Coordinate conferences, meetings, and trade shows from planning through execution.
• Build strong relationships with clients, community organizations, and local business groups
• Meet sales, revenue, and activity goals; maintain accurate account records, forecasts, and reports
• Use the hotel’s sales systems consistently
• Communicate with client needs clearly to operations and help resolve concerns promptly
• Represent the hotel at networking events, trade shows, and community functions

Job description

The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is seeking a motivated, organized Group Sales Manager to grow group business and deliver successful events from the initial inquiry through post-event follow-up. You will drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closure, while coordinating conferences, meetings, and trade shows with a focus on exceptional client service.

Responsibilities include managing the full sales process, building strong client relationships, and meeting revenue goals.