Hotel Sales Manager

• Hospitality Experience Required Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua
• Gainesville Area is seeking a motivated and outgoing Sales Manager to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. While previous hotel sales experience is preferred, we are also open to candidates with strong hotel operations experience—such as a Sales Coordinator, Front Office Manager, Front Office Supervisor, Assistant General Manager, or similar role —who have the personality, drive, and relationship-building skills to grow into hotel sales. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships, getting out into the community, and identifying opportunities to bring new business to the hotel. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, motivated by results, and excited about growing their career in hospitality sales. Responsibilities Generate new business through proactive prospecting, outside sales calls, networking, and community involvement Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, corporate accounts, group organizers, meeting planners, and key decision-makers Identify new accounts and opportunities to increase room nights and hotel revenue Maintain and grow relationships with existing hotel accounts Respond promptly to sales inquiries, RFPs, and potential client opportunities Conduct site tours and present the hotel's accommodations and services to prospective clients Maintain consistent follow-up with prospective and existing clients Track leads, sales activity, and account production while maintaining an organized sales pipeline Work closely with hotel leadership and the revenue team to identify opportunities and maximize business Participate in local networking events, community organizations, and sales activities Develop an understanding of hotel market segmentation, revenue strategy, and account management Maintain flexibility to be in the market during prime selling times and attend occasional client or community events Qualifications Previous hotel/hospitality experience required Previous hotel sales experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate Experience as a Sales Coordinator, Front Office Manager/Supervisor, Assistant General Manager, or other hotel leadership position will be considered Outgoing personality with strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable making sales calls, approaching new businesses, and developing new relationships Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow through on responsibilities Strong organizational and time-management skills Customer service focused with an understanding of hotel operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience with hotel PMS systems preferred Willingness to learn hotel sales systems, RFP processes, market segmentation, and revenue strategy Valid driver's license required Ability to travel locally for outside sales calls and client meetings What We Offer Competitive base salary Quarterly bonus opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off $50 monthly cell phone allowance Mileage reimbursement for sales travel Employee hotel discounts Paid training and development Growth and advancement opportunities within a multi-property hospitality company Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday Day shift Occasional evenings or weekends for networking, client events, or hotel business needs Work Location Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua

• Gainesville Area In person

• Alachua, Florida Pay:

  $50,000.00
• $55,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person