Senior Group Sales Manager

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality, and excellence. Each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre.”

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is situated in West Hollywood, on the edge of Beverly Hills and just steps away from iconic landmarks; LA designer boutiques, contemporary art galleries and world famous spots. We blend Hollywood glamour, European elegance, and French style in an ambiance that combines see-and-be-seen excitement and the calm of an urban resort.

Summary: The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is looking for an energetic and motivated Senior Group Sales Manager who is looking for a great opportunity that will foster growth within their hospitality career! The ideal candidate will have experience in hotel group sales across various market segments (corporate, association, tour & travel, social, etc). Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experiences to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bonds with your guests. You are a multi-tasker and are able to work independently, performing a wide range of sales duties to reach your individual and hotel goals. You communicate well with all contacts, anticipate and resolve issues, and update the team on various projects.

What you will be doing:

• Solicit group business and reach consistent achievement of sales objectives
• Focus on a variety of group segments, such as: Corporate, Association, Tour & Travel, Social, etc.
• Establish parameters, quotes and negotiate prices and seal contracts
• Participate in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events.
• Maintain accounts, contact, activity and business details.
• Management of sales coordinator and working with Conference Services Manager to ensure success of programs held at the property. 

Your experience and skills include:

• Relevant hotel group sales experience (2+ years).
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Sales strategy & team member development experience (2+ years)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Pay: $92,000 - $100,000 annually 

Schedule: Monday - Friday