Sales Manager

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Real Estate • Hospitality
The Role
Manage hotel catering accounts, solicit new business, maintain client relationships, and achieve revenue goals for catering, food, beverage, room rental, and audiovisual services. Responsibilities include forecasting, yield management, market research, negotiating, site inspections, client presentations, event coordination, vendor collaboration, and maintaining sales records. The role also oversees sold catering events and supports repeat business through strong client service and networking.
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About Us

At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don’t just offer exceptional hospitality — we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That’s why we’re committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work — it’s a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new group sales accounts, entertaining, and maintaining
relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in rooms, food, beverage, and room rental.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication. 
• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current, and potential clients. 
• Handle account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments’ participation in servicing accounts. 
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. 
• Prepare information for, meet with, and entertain clients as deemed appropriate by potential business from that account. 
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to all departments in the hotel to ensure high quality of service to customers. 
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. 
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance. 
• Participate in daily business review meetings, pre-convention meetings, training and other sales-related meetings as required. 
• Attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings. 
• Knowledge of market trends, competition, and key customers of the hotel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. 

• Knowledge of Marriott Sales system CI/TY preferred.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Office Tools

• Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers. 
• Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competing hotels within the market 
• Ability to execute appropriate action plans. 
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. 
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning. 
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. 
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate. 
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear. 
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental 
programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Skills Required

  • Prior hospitality experience with specific catering sales experience
  • At least 1 year of catering sales experience
  • Experience at a similar size and quality hotel
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficiency with hotel sales systems
  • Strong sales and revenue management skills
  • Ability to train and motivate peers
  • Knowledge of hotel features, benefits, and competitive landscape
  • Understanding of hotel operations, marketing plans, personnel and labor relations, budget forecasting, and quality assurance
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and client service skills
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The Company
1,416 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation's leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies. The company owns or operates over 100 luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. They specialize in maximizing the value of hotel real estate within key urban, super-suburban, and resort locations across the country.

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