In-Market Sales Manager

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Ski privileges

Golf privileges

Resort discounts

Affordable team housing

Job summary

MaineGuide is seeking a driven Regional Group Sales Manager to grow group business across its resort portfolio in Portland, ME. This outside sales role rewards relationship-building with clients through meetings, retreats, and events, leveraging a diverse range of lodging, dining, and recreation offerings.

You will lead territory development, conduct sales visits, deliver proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with property teams to ensure seamless guest experiences, with travel required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of outside sales experience in hotels, resorts or hospitality.
• Proven success meeting or exceeding group sales goals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple property teams.
• Residence within one hour of Portland, Maine, with frequent regional travel and availability for select evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and close new group business while growing existing accounts.
• Build client relationships through regular sales visits, presentations, and entertainment.
• Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage the full group sales cycle.
• Execute territory strategies, meet prospecting targets, and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Coordinate with property teams on site tours, event handoffs, and guest experience.

Skills

Outside sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Job description

An established hospitality organization is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Regional Group Sales Manager to grow group business across its resort portfolio. This opportunity is ideal for an outside sales professional who enjoys meeting clients, uncovering new opportunities, and turning relationships into successful meetings, retreats, and group events.

You’ll have a diverse range of lodging, event spaces, dining, and recreational offerings to sell, along with the support of experienced sales and conference services teams.

In-Market Sales Manager Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience, plus uncapped monthly commission.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with an HSA.
• 401(k) with company match and paid time off.
• Ski and golf privileges for employees and dependents, plus resort discounts.
• Access to affordable team member housing.

In-Market Sales Manager Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and close new group business while growing existing accounts.
• Build client relationships through regular sales visits, presentations, and entertainment.
• Develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage the full group sales cycle.
• Execute territory strategies, meet prospecting targets, and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Coordinate with property teams on site tours, event handoffs, and guest experience.

In-Market Sales Manager Requirements

• 3-5 years of outside sales experience in hotels, resorts, or hospitality.
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding group sales goals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple property teams.
• Residence within one hour of Portland, Maine, with frequent regional travel and availability for select evenings and weekends.

If you’re ready to grow a territory, build lasting client partnerships, and earn commission that reflects your results, we’d love to connect.