Marquette Minneapolis Curio Collection - Sales Manager OEM

Evolution Hospitality; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan

Job summary

Evolution Hospitality is seeking a Sales Manager for Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. You will lead strategic outreach, build client relationships, and drive revenue across Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments.

Partner with the Director of Sales to maximize visits, tours, and client engagements. The role emphasizes professionalism, city-networking, and adherence to Aimbridge/Hospitality standards, with overtime eligibility for this manager

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; hotel sales experience a plus; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive results by meeting sales and revenue goals and call targets.
• Proactively solicit new accounts and lead sales tours with clients from Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments.
• Grow and nurture existing accounts across all segments with attentive service.
• Monitor market trends and respond to evolving opportunities.
• Represent the hotel professionally in the local community and industry groups; adhere to standards and regulations.
• Develop knowledge of hotel operations and participate in meetings, promotions, and functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hotel sales experience preferred

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Join our team as a Sales Manager! As Sales Manager, you're at the heart of our hotel's success! You'll energize our growth by winning new accounts, building lasting relationships, and driving our revenue to new heights. Partnering with the Director of Sales, you'll help the hotel shine, whether it's through leisure escapes, business stays, or vibrant group bookings—every guest and opportunity counts. If you thrive on making wins happen and love variety, this is your moment to lead and make an impact! This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Sales Success Accelerator: Drive results by meeting assigned sales and revenue goals, and hitting your solicitation call targets. Take charge of strategic outreach to maximize every opportunity!
• Client Connection Champion: Proactively reach out with solicitation calls, lead engaging sales tours, and host clients from Leisure, SMERF, Business Travel, and Group segments. Build lasting bonds and ensure every visit leaves an impression.
• Relationship Builder Extraordinaire: Grow and nurture existing accounts across all segments, strengthening partnerships through attentive service and consistent engagement.
• Market Trend Tracker: Monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving trends in your market segment to stay ahead and capture emerging business.
• Community & Compliance Leader: Represent the hotel with professionalism—maintain visibility in the local community and industry organizations. Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards, sales metrics, and company regulations while exercising sound judgment and character.
• Operational Expert & Trusted Steward: Develop deep knowledge of hotel operations and policies. Safely access sensitive areas, uphold trust, and maintain responsibility. Participate in meetings, promotions, and special functions, always ready to assist management as needed.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required; hotel sales experience a plus; valid driver’s license
• Strong communication and professional selling skills; ability to negotiate, influence, and multitask independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an unassuming yet vibrant treasure in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Brimming with cultured sophistication and a worldly spirit, Marquette is a showcase of style and innovation. Built on tradition, elegance, and warm service, we are where locals and business travelers create shared moments and lasting memories. With spacious, classically styled guest rooms and suites and an incredible downtown location, a stay at Marquette is all about understated elegance and quiet comfort. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.