AHC Hospitality Area Business Travel Manager

AHC Hospitality is a prominent and diversified hospitality group boasting an impressive portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and resorts that range from comfortably casual to lavishly appointed settings. The company is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences across a variety of environments, including large meetings, intimate dining settings, or beautiful spaces designed for enjoyment and relaxation. As a company, AHC Hospitality deeply values its team members and views their growth and success as vital to the organization's overall achievements. The company nurtures a supportive culture where employees are encouraged to excel and seize numerous career advancement opportunities. With respected properties like the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, employees can choose a workplace that best fits their personality and professional goals, making this an attractive destination for hospitality professionals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career.

The role of Area Business Travel Sales Manager (ABTSM) at AHC Hospitality is a full-time position requiring weekend availability and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, and exclusive hotel and restaurant discounts. The ABTSM is charged with building and maintaining a profitable client base focused on corporate individual travel and contract business through both outside and inside direct sales efforts. This key sales leadership role involves cultivating strong client relationships to ensure consistent revenue growth and market share expansion in the Greater Grand Rapids market. The successful candidate will develop strategic and tactical sales plans, implement client entertainment initiatives, and participate in networking and industry events to generate demand. Proficiency in negotiating contracts, guest room rates, and crafting innovative proposals to meet client needs is essential. An analytical mindset is necessary to monitor market trends and internal account production using reports and data analysis. Overall, this highly visible position demands an aggressive, outgoing, and results-oriented professional with thorough knowledge of local market dynamics and hotel sales practices. The ABTSM plays a critical role in supporting the company’s sales objectives and enhancing AHC Hospitality's reputation as a preferred provider in the hospitality and business travel space.