Dual Hotel Group Sales Manager

SREE Hotels is a prominent and rapidly expanding property management group specializing in the hospitality industry across the Southeastern United States. With a portfolio featuring 24 brand-name hotels in markets such as Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Columbia, Cincinnati, and Myrtle Beach, SREE Hotels is known for managing respected brands like Marriott and Hilton. The company's corporate office is located in the beautiful Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, providing convenient access to major highways and airports for ease of travel. SREE Hotels prides itself on offering its associates ample opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and comprehensive benefits. The company culture emphasizes a team-oriented environment, a commitment to excellence, and providing world-class experiences to both guests and employees. To learn more about the company, interested individuals can visit sree.com.

The Group Sales Manager position available at SREE Hotels focuses on the Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott properties located in the Brier Creek/RDU area of Raleigh, NC. This role is essential for driving revenue growth by developing new accounts and expanding relationships with existing hotel clients. The Group Sales Manager will receive professional training, responsive corporate support, and a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package. Benefits include fully paid health insurance after three years of service, dental and vision insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

In this role, the Group Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales goals by targeting appointments with strategic accounts aligned with the hotel's marketing plan and budget. The successful candidate will manage key accounts by maintaining close contact through multiple communication channels including phone calls, appointments, events, tours, and professional written correspondence. They will assess client needs proactively and ensure prompt follow-up on all customer requests while negotiating guest room rates and services within established guidelines. The role also involves capturing new business through research, networking, telemarketing, outside sales visits, and participation in community and associate functions.

A vital part of this role is maintaining organized and accurate client information to deliver superior service and effectively manage leads from various sources such as tele-prospecting and in-house guests. The Group Sales Manager will also collaborate with General Managers, Marketing Managers, and Corporate Sales Directors to develop and maintain robust business plans, participate in marketing, revenue management, and sales meetings, and assist with rate and service decisions. This position requires a professional demeanor, a positive team attitude, and excellent communication skills to foster relationships with clients, colleagues, competitors, and the local community.

Candidates must be prepared for a dynamic work environment that includes working indoors using standard office equipment, touring properties, attending client functions, and making sales calls offsite. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary. This opportunity is ideal for motivated sales professionals eager to grow their career within a reputable hotel group that values innovation, customer service excellence, and employee advancement.