Sales - Senior Manager

Long Beach, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Hotel Maya is a distinguished waterfront hotel located in Long Beach, California, known for its contemporary design and beautiful marina views. It offers a blend of modern luxury and local cultural elements, making it a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. As a part of the vibrant hospitality scene in Long Beach, Hotel Maya prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through its unique ambiance, comprehensive amenities, and personalized services. The hotel features an upscale restaurant, flexible meeting and event spaces, and recreational facilities that cater to a diverse clientele, including corporate groups, associations, nonprofits, and social gatherings.

The Senior Sales Manager position at Hotel Maya is a pivotal role designed for a seasoned sales professional with an extensive background in group sales. This role demands a strategic thinker who is passionate about driving revenue growth and skilled at cultivating long-term client relationships. The Senior Sales Manager will primarily focus on generating group room and food and beverage revenue across multiple market segments, including Corporate, SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal), Association, Nonprofit, and Social groups. This position calls for proactive sales efforts such as outbound calls, site visits, participation in tradeshows, and networking, all aimed at expanding the hotel’s client base and market presence.

In addition to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, the Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Maya will manage the entire group sales cycle. This includes lead generation, proposal development, contract negotiation, event coordination, and rebooking. The role involves close collaboration with internal hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and high levels of guest satisfaction, reinforcing Hotel Maya’s reputation as Long Beach’s premier waterfront venue.

Key to success in this role is the ability to maintain detailed records of sales activities and client interactions using systems such as Delphi.fdc and Opera. The Senior Sales Manager must consistently meet or exceed individual and team sales goals, demonstrating a strong results-driven approach. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where initiative and teamwork are equally valued. Hotel Maya embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. This job opportunity represents a great chance for an experienced sales manager to join a respected hospitality brand and contribute to its continued success in the competitive Long Beach market.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel group sales or a similar role
  • Experience in the Long Beach/SoCal market or independent properties preferred
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Self-starter
  • Willingness to travel and attend industry events

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hotel group sales or a similar role
  • Experience in the Long Beach/SoCal market or independent properties preferred
  • Demonstrated success in building and maintaining long-term client relationships and securing repeat group business
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills with a results-driven mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and remain calm under pressure
  • Self-starter who thrives independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Willingness to attend industry events, host site tours, and travel to represent Hotel Maya at off-site meetings and tradeshows

Job Duties

  • Proactively solicit new group business through outbound sales efforts including calls, site visits, tradeshows, and networking
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with key accounts and repeat clients ensuring exceptional service and high satisfaction
  • Leverage existing network and industry contacts to drive group bookings and long-term partnerships
  • Manage the entire group sales cycle from lead generation and proposal development to contract negotiation, event coordination, and rebooking
  • Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and memorable guest experiences
  • Consistently meet or exceed individual and team sales goals
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and lead progress in systems such as Delphi.fdc and Opera

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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