Senior Sales Manager

Trailborn Jackson Hole; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailborn Jackson Hole in Jackson, WY seeks a Senior Sales Manager to drive group, corporate, leisure, and special event business, maximizing resort revenue and guest satisfaction.

You will work with Revenue Management, Operations, Marketing, Catering, and Front Office to develop opportunities, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong client relationships.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in hotel sales; ability to travel; proficiency with CRM; travel-friendly and proven track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hotel or resort sales experience.
• Proven success in group and corporate sales.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new group, corporate, association, SMERF, and leisure business.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients through proactive account management.
• Conduct sales calls, virtual presentations, and site inspections.
• Respond promptly to RFPs and inquiries.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and concessions within established guidelines.
• Develop annual sales plans and market strategies.
• Participate in trade shows, networking events, and industry associations.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and competitive trends.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management to maximize ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR.
• Evaluate business opportunities based on profitability and displacement analysis.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and booking pace.
• Monitor production reports and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned accounts.
• Coordinate site visits and familiarization tours.
• Ensure seamless transition from sales to operations.
• Maintain high client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Resolve client concerns professionally and promptly.
• Partner with Catering, Events, Front Office, Marketing, and Operations to execute group business successfully.
• Participate in weekly sales strategy meetings.
• Assist in developing promotional campaigns and packages.
• Support resort-wide initiatives and brand standards.
• Maintain accurate CRM and sales system records.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and correspondence.
• Track production against budget and sales goals.
• Submit weekly activity reports and monthly forecasts.
• Maintain complete account histories and documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Mentor junior sales team members as appropriate.
• Promote a culture of exceptional guest service.
• Represent the resort positively within the community.

Skills

Group sales

Negotiation

Relationship-building

CRM proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Trailborn Jackson Hole, Jackson, WY, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1859

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for generating group, corporate, leisure, and special event business that maximizes resort revenue, occupancy, and profitability. This position develops and maintains relationships with key clients, meeting planners, travel professionals, and community partners while ensuring exceptional service throughout the sales process.

Working closely with Revenue Management, Operations, Marketing, Catering, and Front Office, the Senior Sales Manager develops strategic business opportunities that align with the resort's financial goals and guest experience standards.

Sales & Business Development

• Prospect and secure new group, corporate, association, SMERF, and leisure business.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients through proactive account management.
• Conduct sales calls, virtual presentations, and site inspections.
• Respond promptly to RFPs and inquiries.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and concessions within established guidelines.
• Develop annual sales plans and market strategies.
• Participate in trade shows, networking events, and industry associations.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and competitive trends.

Revenue Management

• Collaborate with Revenue Management to maximize ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR.
• Evaluate business opportunities based on profitability and displacement analysis.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and booking pace.
• Monitor production reports and adjust sales strategies accordingly.

Client Relations

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned accounts.
• Coordinate site visits and familiarization tours.
• Ensure seamless transition from sales to operations.
• Maintain high client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Resolve client concerns professionally and promptly.

Internal Collaboration

• Partner with Catering, Events, Front Office, Marketing, and Operations to execute group business successfully.
• Participate in weekly sales strategy meetings.
• Assist in developing promotional campaigns and packages.
• Support resort-wide initiatives and brand standards.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate CRM and sales system records.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and correspondence.
• Track production against budget and sales goals.
• Submit weekly activity reports and monthly forecasts.Maintain complete account histories and documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Mentor junior sales team members as appropriate.
• Promote a culture of exceptional guest service.
• Represent the resort positively within the community.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hotel or resort sales experience.
• Proven success in group and corporate sales.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Marriott sales systems experience (CI/TY, MarRFP, or related platforms).
• Knowledge of Jackson Hole, mountain destinations, or outdoor tourism markets.

Experience with Delphi, Synexis, or similar sales systems.