Hotel Sales & Catering Manager: Grow Revenue & Client Wins

voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

401(k) after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts worldwide

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

First Hospitality in Chicago seeks a sales professional to drive group business, managing 10–15 room nights while maximizing revenue. You will support the Sales Department, solicit new clients, and present proposals to secure bookings.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will conduct site tours, create group resumes, negotiate contracts, and build lasting client relationships to achieve revenue goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in hotels or related field.
• 4-year degree in hospitality management or sales preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must speak, read, and write in the primary language used in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming group/catering opportunities promptly.
• Ensure all business is booked within hotel parameters.
• Conduct site inspections and client presentations.
• Create contracts and related booking documents; manage client files.
• Prospect for new business, attend industry events as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Detail events, coordinate with departments, and ensure needs are met.
• Coordinate site tours and communicate client needs across departments.

Skills

Superior communication

MS Office

Sales software (CI/TY)

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking under pressure

Sales experience (1-2 yrs)

Negotiation skills

Client relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors in hospitality or sales

Tools

CI/TY

Job description

First Hospitality in Chicago seeks a sales professional to drive group business, managing 10–15 room nights while maximizing revenue. You will support the Sales Department, solicit new clients, and present proposals to secure bookings.

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will conduct site tours, create group resumes, negotiate contracts, and build lasting client relationships to achieve revenue goals.