Group Sales Manager

**About the role** Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Group Sales Manager promotes and sells to group markets in defined geographic regions. This role generates hotel awareness through direct phone sales, direct sales calls, tradeshows, and networking groups while working closely with the Sales and Commercial team to solicit, sell and confirm the group business required to meet budgeted sales goals. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to solicit group travel. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion in decision making.An ideal candidate should embody a high commitment to service, be a strong team player, impeccable verbal and organizational skills, outstanding attention to detail, the ability to multitask and the willingness to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Applicants will be a willing team player, comfortable with technology and willing to accept assignments on a as need basis, in order to promote teamwork. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as necessary.Team player with a guest centric attitude to do the right thing, think creatively be an active listener with excellent presentation skills. Maintain thorough and complete product knowledge of FS hotel property and in-depth understanding of comp set’s Features/Advantages/Benefits. Understand and utilize the sales tools the company provides and to follow and support all sales and Commercial MOS. Ability to sell all hotel products and services. Two to three years' experience directly related to hotel group sales.Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English languageGood organizational skill, attention to detail, ability to multitask, ability to negotiate, organize, delegate & work under pressure Ability to work long and irregular hours, weekends, and evenings. Basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment, internet, telecommunication technology is helpful.**What we offer:** Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. #J-18808-Ljbffr