Sales Manager |

Hotel & Events Location:

Dubuque, IA Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Competitive, based on experience

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package A hotel and entertainment destination in Dubuque is hiring a Sales Manager to grow group, meeting, banquet, convention, and special event business.

This is a hands-on role:

you'll win the business, plan the details with the client, and stay involved on-site to help deliver a successful event. What You'll Do Prospect and secure new group, meeting, banquet, and event business. Build relationships with corporate clients, meeting planners, associations, and community organizations. Respond to inquiries, conduct site tours, prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and close bookings. Manage client relationships from the first conversation through event execution and follow-up. Coordinate room blocks, meeting space, menus, layouts, timelines, and event requirements. Communicate event details to hotel, culinary, banquet, and operations teams. Be present for assigned events to support execution, resolve issues, and care for clients. Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and develop repeat business. What We're Looking For Experience in hotel sales, catering sales, event sales, or convention sales. Experience with a full-service hotel, resort, conference center, convention center, or similar venue preferred. Working knowledge of group rooms, meetings, banquets, and event operations. A track record of prospecting, building client relationships, and closing business. Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple events at once. Availability for occasional evenings and weekends when events require it.

Apply today:

Submit your resume through Indeed or email sydneyc@geckohospitality.com.

Pay:

$64,755.64 - $77,985.30 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person