Group Sales Manager - $48700 to $76400 per YEAR

Four Seasons is an internationally renowned luxury hospitality company recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences with genuine heart. With a commitment to luxury and a world-class employee culture, Four Seasons operates over 100 hotels and resorts globally, known for its impeccable service standards and innovation in hospitality. The company prides itself on treating both guests and employees with respect and care, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where individuals are empowered to grow while contributing to unforgettable experiences. Employees at Four Seasons are part of a community that values connection and life-enriching moments, offering a career full of opportunities for advancement and personal development. This particular position is based in Houston, Texas, known as the country’s capital of southern cool, where modern urban sophistication seamlessly blends with warm Texas hospitality. The Houston location boasts premier amenities including a rooftop pool oasis, Topgolf Swing Suites, a spa and perfumery boutique, as well as acclaimed dining options by Chef Partner Richard Sandoval. Working here means being part of a team that delivers these unique experiences to guests, ensuring every visit is memorable. The Group Sales Manager role at Four Seasons Houston plays a pivotal part in the Sales and Commercial team by promoting and selling group market rooms primarily within the Southwest region, Latin America, Embassy channels, and International Consulates. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, the role requires direct outreach through phone and in-person sales calls, tradeshow participation, and networking to generate and secure group business. This role is focused on creating awareness, soliciting group bookings, and negotiating contracts to meet and exceed revenue goals while nurturing key strategic vertical accounts. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, possess excellent communication and organization skills, and demonstrate impeccable attention to detail. A high level of independent judgment and discretion is necessary to make decisions that support hotel objectives. This role demands multitasking capabilities, flexibility to work varied hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel. Teamwork and adaptability are valued, with the candidate expected to embrace technology for efficient sales operations. As a Group Sales Manager, you will be responsible for handling groups of 10 rooms or more per night. You will identify and target group customers aligned with the property’s goals, negotiate and finalize contracts, and collaborate closely with hotel departments to coordinate billing, food and beverage arrangements, and guest services. Adjusting pricing strategies and recommending concessions will be part of the job to secure and maximize group business revenue. Utilizing company-wide sales programs, prospecting projects, and customer events will be essential methods to grow the group segment. Frequent site inspections and client meetings will enable you to understand customer needs, propose solutions, and develop long-term relationships. This role offers you competitive salary and wages, comprehensive benefits, and excellent training and development opportunities. Additional perks include complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons properties, dry cleaning for employee uniforms, and employee meal benefits. The position is full-time, generally Monday through Friday, but flexibility for additional hours is occasionally required. Four Seasons values diversity and inclusion and encourages minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

• Two to three years experience directly related to hotel group sales
• excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• good organizational skill, attention to detail, ability to multitask, ability to negotiate, organize, delegate and work under pressure
• ability to work long and irregular hours, weekends, and evenings
• basic knowledge of audio-visual equipment, internet, telecommunication technology is helpful