Overview We are seeking a motivated, outgoing Hotel Sales Representative to drive new business and build strong relationships with companies, organizations, and groups throughout the St. Clairsville and Ohio Valley area. This is a hands-on sales position for someone who enjoys prospecting, meeting new people, and turning relationships into recurring hotel business. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new accounts, actively reaching out to prospective customers, and growing room revenue through corporate, group, crew, and other negotiated business. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify and pursue new hotel business throughout St. Clairsville and surrounding markets Conduct regular outbound sales calls, emails, and in-person visits to prospective clients Develop relationships with local businesses, hospitals, contractors, construction companies, energy companies, trucking and transportation companies, sports organizations, wedding/event groups, and other potential room generators Target companies with employees, contractors, or crews regularly traveling to the area Develop corporate negotiated-rate accounts and long-term stay opportunities Generate group room blocks for sports teams, weddings, reunions, events, and other organizations Maintain relationships with existing accounts and identify opportunities to increase their room production Follow up consistently on leads and prospective accounts Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects, active accounts, follow-ups, and booked business Monitor local developments, projects, events, and businesses that could generate hotel demand Work closely with hotel management and the front desk to ensure new accounts and groups receive excellent service Track sales activity and provide regular reports on calls, appointments, new accounts, room nights, and revenue generated Represent the hotel professionally at local business and community events when appropriate What We're Looking For Strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable making cold calls and approaching new businesses Self-motivated and able to work independently Persistent and organized with strong follow-up habits Professional, personable, and confident meeting clients Results-oriented with an understanding that success will be measured by business and revenue generated Basic computer skills and ability to maintain sales records and account information Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local sales calls Hospitality or hotel sales experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with successful backgrounds in outside sales, business development, staffing, insurance, telecommunications, automotive sales, or other relationship-driven sales roles are encouraged to apply. Compensation Competitive base salary based on experience, with the opportunity for performance-based commission or bonuses tied to new accounts, room nights, and revenue generated. Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the hotel's local sales efforts and directly see the results of your work. We are looking for someone who wants to build a network in the community, develop long-term customer relationships, and play an important role in growing the hotel's business.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your sales experience and why you believe you would be successful developing new business for a hotel.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Clairsville, OH 43950