Hotel Sales Manager

Hotel Sales Manager La Quinta Inn & Suites - 3.4 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 5 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Hospitality Business development Bachelor's degree Prospecting Contracts Sales strategy Full Job Description Diamond Hospitality Group is seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to support the continued growth and repositioning of our hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Danbury. This role is critical to driving corporate, group, and local market business, particularly as the property undergoes renovation and strategic repositioning. Position Summary The Sales Manager is responsible for proactively generating revenue through corporate accounts, group sales, and local business development. This role requires a hands-on, results-driven professional who can independently identify opportunities, build relationships, and convert leads into measurable revenue. Key Responsibilities Prospect and develop new corporate and group accounts Conduct proactive outreach (calls, site visits, networking, events) Build and manage a strong sales pipeline Negotiate corporate rates, group blocks, and contracts Partner with hotel leadership to align sales strategy with business goals Maintain accurate reporting of sales activity, leads, and results Represent the hotel within the local business community Qualifications 2-5+ years of hotel sales, hospitality sales, or related experience Strong business development and relationship-building skills Proven ability to generate revenue and close business Self-starter with high accountability and execution focus Experience with hotel systems preferred Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Compensation Base Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000 annually (based on experience)

Incentive Compensation:

Bonus/commission structure tied to revenue performance Full benefits package Why Join Us Opportunity to play a key role in a renovation-driven relaunch High visibility with ownership and leadership Growth potential within a multi-entity organization La Quinta Danbury is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected status under applicable law.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Hospitality:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Danbury, CT 06810 (Required)

Work Location:

In person