Group Sales Manager

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham, believe in creating meaningful connections — with our guests, our clients, and each other.  We are looking for a Group Sales Manager to join our team that will play a key role in expanding our group business, elevating the guest experience, and driving the success of one of Birmingham’s most recognized hospitality brands. If you’re passionate about people, sales, and results — we’d love to meet you.

The Group Sales Manager is responsible for driving group business by identifying, developing, and managing accounts across all segments, including corporate, association, and social groups. This role focuses on maximizing group room revenue, meeting space utilization, and overall profitability through proactive sales, relationship management, and strategic collaboration with the hotel’s operations and revenue teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and develop new group business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and participation in trade and community events.
• Manage existing group accounts to maintain relationships, ensure renewals, and secure future business opportunities.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and RFPs, preparing tailored proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with brand and property standards.
• Negotiate group room blocks, function space, food & beverage minimums, meeting room rental, and other hotel services within established guidelines.
• Conduct site inspections, client presentations, and hotel tours to showcase meeting facilities and amenities.
• Collaborate closely with Revenue Management, Operations, Catering, and Front Office teams to optimize group blocks, space utilization, and revenue mix.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, leads, and client communications in the CRM/sales system.
• Develop and execute sales strategies and segment-specific action plans aligned with hotel goals and budgets.
• Participate in weekly and monthly revenue meetings, providing input on forecasts and performance updates.
• Represent the hotel at community, industry, and trade association events to enhance visibility and generate leads.https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CIDE/Group-Sales-Manager-Embassy-Suites-by-Hilton-Birmingham