Strategic Group & Event Sales Manager

Courtyard Dallas Downtown; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including Medical, Dental,

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Team Member Wellness Program

Job summary

Island Hospitality seeks a Group & Event Sales Manager to drive revenue for our Dallas-area property by aggressively soliciting group, meeting, and catering business. This hybrid role combines sales leadership with event execution and close coordination with the Director of Sales.

Responsibilities include managing guest relations during events, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring flawless execution of function spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hotel or related sales experience.
• Strong initiative, teamwork, and achievement drive.
• Excellent communication, computer, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for clients during events, ensuring exceptional guest relations.
• Sell rooms and event spaces through direct outreach, cold calls, and prospecting.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to maximize banquet space and revenue.
• Coordinate with kitchen, service, and engineering teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Handle administrative duties for the Director of Sales, including reports and client data management.

Skills

Hotel sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Driver's license

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Island Hospitality seeks a Group & Event Sales Manager to drive revenue for our Dallas-area property by aggressively soliciting group, meeting, and catering business. This hybrid role combines sales leadership with event execution and close coordination with the Director of Sales.

Responsibilities include managing guest relations during events, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring flawless execution of function spaces.