Area Sales Manager

Auro Hotels is a prominent hospitality group known for its dedication to exceptional guest experiences and superior service standards. With properties including AC Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, and Residence/Springhill Suites by Marriott all located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, Auro Hotels has cultivated a strong presence in the competitive hotel market. The company thrives on delivering excellent accommodations and catering services tailored to both leisure and business travelers. Auro Hotels prides itself on fostering a dynamic team environment where innovation and professional development are highly valued. The company offers a well-rounded compensation package which includes competitive pay based on experience, as well as comprehensive benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401k retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts among others.

The role of Area Sales Manager at Auro Hotels is a critical position within the company’s sales team, responsible for driving revenue growth across multiple Marriott-branded properties in downtown Greenville. This role focuses primarily on new business development, especially targeting the Association Group Market, and aims to meet or exceed assigned revenue goals which include rooms, food and beverage sales, meeting room rentals, and other incremental revenues. The Area Sales Manager acts as a professional ambassador for Auro Hotels, ensuring all client transactions adhere to legal and ethical standards while providing guests and business partners with comprehensive and accurate information about the hotel accommodations and event spaces.

This position requires a high level of sales expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients. The Area Sales Manager is expected to execute effective revenue and yield management strategies, negotiate contracts, and follow up on sales leads with prompt correspondence. The role also involves detailed planning and coordination with various hotel departments to ensure exceptional client satisfaction and seamless service delivery. To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, including catering, banquet operations, and hotel services, and exhibit strong leadership and communication capabilities.

The Area Sales Manager will also coordinate and participate in promotional events such as familiarization tours, site inspections, and trade shows, serving as a visible representative of Auro Hotels in the marketplace. Attention to detail, timely reporting, and thorough market analysis are essential aspects of the position, contributing to the achievement of sales objectives and fostering the loyalty of repeat clients. Candidates with experience in Marriott brand standards and hospitality software systems such as Fosse and Delphi are preferred. Auro Hotels emphasizes equal employment opportunity and maintains rigorous background and substance abuse screening protocols prior to any job offer, ensuring a safe and professional workplace environment. Working at Auro Hotels offers a rewarding career path with opportunities to grow within a respected brand known for quality and guest satisfaction.