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About Dominion Gardens & Hotel Imagine selling a destination that practically sells itself. Dominion Gardens & Hotel is a distinctive event destination featuring breathtaking botanical gardens, elegant indoor event spaces, and upscale boutique accommodations. With its timeless charm, beautiful grounds, and exceptional hospitality, our property provides the perfect setting for luxury weddings, corporate retreats, and unforgettable celebrations. Located in a beautifully restored historic property, Dominion Gardens & Hotel offers clients more than just an event venue—it offers an experience. Our reputation is built on quality, personalized service, and attention to every detail. We're looking for someone who is excited to represent a property clients fall in love with and planners trust. About the Opportunity We're seeking a driven, relationship-focused Sales Manager to help lead the continued growth of Dominion Gardens & Hotel. This is more than a traditional sales position. You'll be the face of the property for prospective clients, guiding them from their first inquiry and initial venue tour through the booking process and beyond. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop new business opportunities, and directly influence the property's revenue and continued success. You'll be selling an experience, not simply a space and your ability to connect with clients, communicate value, and close business will directly impact your earning potential. For the right person, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing sales operation, build a strong industry network, and grow alongside a unique hospitality destination.

Position Details Job Type:

Full-Time Location:

Dominion Gardens & Hotel, Guthrie, OK Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary +

Uncapped Commission Schedule:

This is a full-time hospitality sales position with a schedule designed around our clients' needs. Evening and weekend availability is expected, with Saturdays being a regular workday to accommodate the high volume of wedding tours and client appointments. Holiday availability may also be required based on business needs. Wednesdays and Sundays are generally scheduled days off. What You'll Do Own the Sales Experience Manage the full sales cycle, from initial inquiry and follow-up through booking and client transition. Conduct engaging, personalized venue tours that showcase the property's unique features and possibilities. Convert qualified leads into booked weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Develop customized proposals, contracts, and creative packages that maximize booking opportunities and revenue. Identify upselling opportunities and additional revenue opportunities throughout the sales process. Build Relationships & Generate Business Establish and maintain strong relationships with wedding planners, event professionals, vendors, corporate partners, and industry contacts. Proactively generate new leads through networking, referrals, outreach, and business development activities. Represent Dominion Gardens & Hotel at bridal shows, networking events, industry associations, and promotional opportunities. Develop relationships that position the property as a preferred destination for weddings, corporate retreats, and special events. Drive Results & Sales Performance Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently follow up with prospective clients. Monitor lead activity, conversion rates, bookings, and sales performance. Utilize event management and CRM systems to manage opportunities, track communications, and maintain accurate sales records. Develop professional presentations, proposals, marketing materials, and event collateral. Collaborate with operations and event teams to ensure a seamless transition from the sales process to event execution. Bring forward ideas and initiatives to increase bookings, improve the client experience, and strengthen the property's market presence. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, knows how to sell value, and understands that exceptional service is what turns prospective clients into paying customers.

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in event sales, hospitality sales, venue sales, or a related field. Demonstrated success selling weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, or other on-premise event experiences. Strong ability to build relationships, present value, negotiate, and close sales. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with exceptional follow-up, time management, and attention to detail. Self-motivated, accountable, and driven by measurable results. Professional presence and the ability to represent an upscale hospitality brand. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires. Reliable transportation. Technical Skills The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with modern sales, event management, and marketing platforms, including: Caterease or similar event management software. Cvent or comparable venue sourcing and event management platforms. Canva for creating professional presentations, proposals, marketing materials, and social media content. Google Workspace , including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Forms, and Meet. CRM platforms and lead management systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience selling for luxury clientele or premium event venues. Established relationships within the wedding, corporate event, hospitality, or tourism industries. Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. Background in event planning, catering operations, or venue management. Experience growing revenue, developing referral networks, and generating new business. What You'll Love About This Opportunity An Exceptional Product to Sell

• Represent a beautiful, distinctive property that offers clients a memorable experience and a compelling reason to book. Unlimited Earning Potential
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission. Your ability to generate business and close bookings creates an opportunity to grow your income. Ownership & Impact
• Play a meaningful role in growing the venue's sales, developing its market presence, and shaping the client experience. A Relationship-Driven Environment
• Build lasting relationships with clients, planners, vendors, and hospitality professionals while becoming a recognized representative of the property. A Team That Values Excellence
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership and operations team committed to delivering exceptional events and memorable experiences.

Work-Life Benefits Paid time off. Paid holidays. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Exposure to high-profile events and valuable industry networking opportunities. Ready to Sell Something Extraordinary? If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys connecting with people, closing business, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you. This is an opportunity to bring your sales talent to a property with tremendous potential, meaningful earning opportunities, and a product you're proud to represent. Submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your event sales experience, accomplishments, and what excites you about joining Dominion Gardens & Hotel.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00

• $120,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Experience:

Event Sales or similar: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Guthrie, OK 73044 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Guthrie, OK 73044: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person