Hotel Sales & Catering Manager - $60000 to $70000 per YEAR

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer. With a passion for redefining the hospitality industry, IRHG is committed to exceptional care for guests, fostering a family-like culture, and delivering an unmatched lifestyle experience in every property they manage. IRHG operates a collection of unique hotels and hospitality venues that emphasize personalized service, quality, and memorable experiences. Their philosophy centers around "internal hospitality," meaning the company values its employees highly, considering them part of a close-knit family and encouraging servant leadership and genuine passion in all roles. One of IRHG's distinguished properties is The Rivet House, located approximately 1.5 hours from Atlanta in Athens, Georgia. This property holds the distinction of being the area's first luxury boutique hotel. Situated near The University of Georgia, The Rivet House offers 50 luxurious guest rooms, an upscale Italian restaurant and bar, a coffee bar with retail shop, and an expansive 2800 square foot health and beauty spa. This multi-faceted venue serves as a hub for high-end hospitality, combining accommodation, dining, relaxation, and retail under one roof. The role of Hotel Sales & Catering Manager at The Rivet House is a crucial leadership position responsible for steering sales and catering efforts to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. The manager will collaborate closely with IRHG's Home Office Leadership team, senior operations leaders, the Revenue Management Team, and marketing partners to devise and implement strategies for total top-line revenue growth. This role requires an experienced leader passionate about hospitality who can inspire and lead sales teams, build strong client relationships, and foster a collaborative work environment. This position demands a hands-on approach, with responsibilities including managing property-based sales teams, overseeing effective selling processes, and occasionally acting as a task force manager at the unit level. The Hotel Sales & Catering Manager will be instrumental in supporting major client accounts, mentoring and developing sales professionals, and ensuring that the entire team aligns with the company’s vision of internal hospitality. Integrity, ownership, communication, collaboration, and a positive professional work environment are the pillars of success in this role. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional with hotel sales experience, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for excellence in delivering hospitality services. Candidates will find a welcoming environment at IRHG, where the impact of their efforts will be seen through exceptional guest experiences and robust business success. IRHG fosters professional growth and development, offering a culture that prizes authenticity, teamwork, and innovation within the hospitality industry.

• 2 years of hotel sales experience preferred
• college degree or equivalent industry experience
• catering or F&B experience required
• proven leadership skills
• outstanding oral and written communication skills
• strong supervisory and personnel management experience
• excellent organizational skills
• strong ability to sell ideas
• ability to handle multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced team environment
• ability to work independently on projects and collaborate as a strong team member
• excellent attention to detail flexible and adaptable to change
• ability to operate under pressure and meet or exceed deadlines
• excellent organizational time-management and analytical skills
• positive outgoing and self-motivating individual with pleasant personality and strong leadership skills
• ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance in all situations