Remote Group Sales Manager – Regional Territory

Talently; Afton (OK); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Group Sales Manager for a premier lakeside resort. This remote role targets new group, corporate, incentive, and association business across Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Northwest Arkansas, with weekly visits to the resort.

You’ll own a territory, build pipelines, and close deals, while also offering resort memberships for additional commissions. Visit clients, present proposals, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations to ensure a seamless experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hotel/resort sales focused on group/corporate segments.
• Proven ability to prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close new business.
• Self-motivated and disciplined to succeed in a remote, territory-based role.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Based in KC, OKC, or NW Arkansas with weekly travel to the resort.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new group, corporate, incentive, and association business from home market and surrounding region.
• Build and manage a pipeline to support short- and long-term revenue goals.
• Achieve assigned sales goals, revenue targets, and activity objectives.
• Host site inspections, resort tours, and client presentations during weekly visits.
• Negotiate and contract group business per pricing strategies.
• Grow repeat business by building lasting relationships with existing accounts.
• Stay active in local business community through networking, sales blitzes, and trade shows.
• Sell resort and corporate memberships to qualified prospects in your market.
• Partner with Director of Sales and with operations, catering, and reservations to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Track market trends and competitor activity; maintain accurate records and contribute to forecasts.

Skills

Hotel/resort sales

Prospecting & closing

Remote sales

Relationship building

Presentation skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (nice-to-have)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Talently is seeking a Group Sales Manager for a premier lakeside resort. This remote role targets new group, corporate, incentive, and association business across Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Northwest Arkansas, with weekly visits to the resort.

You’ll own a territory, build pipelines, and close deals, while also offering resort memberships for additional commissions. Visit clients, present proposals, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with operations to ensure a seamless experience.