Sr. Sales Manager

Default (All-EOS Job Aggregator); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Spa discounts

Job summary

Lake Austin Spa Resort is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to enhance business growth by managing group sales opportunities. This role entails building strong relationships with corporate clients, executing sales strategies, and achieving revenue goals.

The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of hospitality sales experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CRM systems. The position offers competitive salary, incentives, and comprehensive wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of progressive hospitality sales experience.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to execution.
• Develop relationships with corporate clients and meeting professionals.
• Prepare contracts and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Contract negotiation

Account management

Communication skills

Proficiency with CRM systems

Tools

Delphi

Salesforce

Opera

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, solicit, and secure new group business opportunities aligned with the resort's strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, third-party planners, meeting professionals, and travel industry partners.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation and program execution.
• Conduct sales presentations, site inspections, familiarization tours, and client entertainment activities.
• Participate in industry trade shows, networking events, and sales missions to promote the resort.
• Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned groups from contract signing through program completion with support of on‑site events team.
• Coordinate closely with operations, spa, culinary, and guest services teams to ensure seamless execution of group programs.
• Conduct pre‑convention meetings and planning calls to confirm event details and guest expectations.
• Monitor group experiences on property and proactively resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction.
• Facilitate post‑event follow‑up and secure repeat business opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and pricing strategies that maximize profitability while meeting client needs, supported by the Director of Revenue.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting, and account management records within CRM systems.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with resort leadership to develop strategic sales initiatives and promotional campaigns and work closely with Marketing to deploy.

Relationship Building

• Foster long‑term partnerships with key accounts and meeting planners.
• Act as an ambassador for the Lake Austin Spa Resort brand, consistently communicating the resort's luxury wellness positioning and unique guest experience.
• Maintain a high level of customer engagement to drive repeat and referral business.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2-5 years of progressive hospitality sales experience, including luxury resort, destination resort, or group sales experience.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding group sales revenue goals.
• Strong contract negotiation and account management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and hospitality sales platforms.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, industry events, and sales missions as needed.

Preferred

• Experience selling luxury wellness resorts, destination retreats, or upscale hospitality experiences.
• Established relationships within corporate meeting, incentive, and wellness travel markets.
• Knowledge of Delphi, Salesforce, Opera, Book 4 Time, or similar hospitality sales systems.

Performance Metrics

• Group ADR and total revenue contribution
• New account acquisition
• Client retention and repeat business
• Conversion rates and sales pipeline growth
• Guest and planner satisfaction scoresAchievement of annual sales goals
• Competitive base salary plus incentive/bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Spa discount and booking privileges
• Employee recognition and wellness programs

Lake Austin Spa Resort is committed to providing an exceptional luxury wellness experience for every guest. The Senior Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving revenue growth while delivering world‑class service that reflects the resort's reputation for excellence.

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an EOE/M/F/D/V and eVerify Employer.

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