Hotel Sales Manager- Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites in Rockford is a distinguished full-service hotel known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its spacious suites and tailored amenities. As part of the globally recognized Hilton portfolio, Embassy Suites combines upscale comforts with a welcoming environment, making it a preferred destination for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and energetic team atmosphere where every employee’s contribution is valued and celebrated. The establishment promotes a workplace culture that balances professionalism with enjoyment, ensuring team members not only perform at their best but also enjoy their time at work. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package of perks designed to support their health, well-being, and work-life balance, including a competitive salary that starts at $50,000, full medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off policy of 18 days.

The Sales Manager role at Embassy Suites Rockford is an opportunity for a motivated and market-savvy professional to join a dynamic sales team focused on maximizing the hotel’s revenue streams and occupancy rates. This full-time position involves working closely with the Director of Sales to strategize and implement sales initiatives that drive business growth across multiple segments, including hotel room sales, banquet and meeting spaces. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a deep understanding of the local market and proven sales experience within a similar hospitality setting. Responsibilities include actively pursuing new business opportunities through varied means such as marketing campaigns, telemarketing, e-commerce platforms, and direct client engagement, including site visits and presentations. A key part of the role is managing the negotiation process for corporate rates, ensuring alignments with volume, availability, and company policies.

This position requires exceptional communication skills to effectively solicit and secure business, manage contractual agreements, and coordinate with front desk and groups coordination staff to support smooth booking and reservation processes. The Sales Manager also plays a vital role in compiling reports and analyzing market trends to inform strategy adjustments and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Representing Embassy Suites in the broader community and industry events is another important aspect of the role, emphasizing the hotel's presence and commitment to excellence. The role does require flexibility to work on weekends, some nights, and holidays to meet the demands of clients and business operations.

Overall, joining Embassy Suites as a Sales Manager presents a chance to be part of a respected brand where career growth, job satisfaction, and employee welfare are prioritized. Candidates who are passionate about hospitality sales, eager to contribute to a growing team, and ready to engage with clients at all levels will find this position rewarding and challenging. The organization is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, deeply invested in fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce.