National Hotel Sales Leader — Midwest & IL (Hybrid)

MPI San Diego Chapter (MPISD); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

In-office 3 days per week

Job summary

Choose Chicago is seeking a National Sales Manager for the Midwest and IL corporate market, working in a hybrid Chicago office. The role focuses on meetings 400-2,999 rooms on peak night and carries production and net-new target accounts with extensive travel requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hotel, GSO/NSO or CVB sales experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to travel 25-50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in a Sales role at a hotel, GSO/NSO or CVB.
• Proven knowledge of sales market, communications and negotiation techniques and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for booking definite business from the Midwest region for in-house, focusing on Mid-size and smaller collection conventions.
• Ideal candidate will possess strong history in selling to the mid-size, in-house market.
• This individual will work closely with VP of Hotel Sales to develop an annual business/market plan, grow and assist in closing business for our member partners.
• Develop and maintain a high profile at relevant industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Client management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Choose Chicago is seeking a National Sales Manager for the Midwest and IL corporate market, working in a hybrid Chicago office. The role focuses on meetings 400-2,999 rooms on peak night and carries production and net-new target accounts with extensive travel requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hotel, GSO/NSO or CVB sales experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to travel 25-50%.