Group Sales Manager

Join a team where your work directly supports hotel growth through strong account development and revenue-focused sales execution. This onsite role at Embassy Suites Bellevue, WA offers an hourly salary of USD 36 - 38 and a benefits package that includes comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement support, paid time off, and educational opportunities.

As the Group Sales Manager, you will build relationships across assigned market segments, drive prospecting and closings, and help maximize both occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR). You will also lead day-to-day sales follow-up, coordinate site inspections, and support promotions and reporting for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed set sales goals and contribute to positive hotel revenue outcomes.
• Operate within the established Sales Department sales expense budget.
• Initiate and follow up on leads while maintaining an active sales solicitation program.
• Monitor production for top accounts, evaluate trends in your market, and conduct regular outreach to existing accounts based on the Account Coverage Program tracing frequencies.
• Meet assigned sales solicitation call goals as set by the Director of Sales.
• Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours, and site inspections, and conduct professional, thorough property inspections highlighting key features and benefits.
• Support special promotions tied to direct sales segments, including parties and sales blitzes.
• Assist with timely preparation of required reports.
• Use the property’s computerized sales management system to manage hotel business, including generating reports, entering business, blocking space, and building accounts.
• Be involved in meet-and-greet activities for onsite contacts and entertain clients as needed.
• Build networking opportunities through community and professional associations, activities, and events.
• Review meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure follow-up on issues.
• Handle inquiries through the Inquiry Day Program.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in a related field helpful; experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Skilled in Windows, company approved spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, service-oriented manner.
• Ability to listen, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees with attentive, friendly, courteous service.
• Attend hotel-required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with InnVentures Standards, aligned with scheduling needs.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with InnVentures Standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving as necessary.
• Understand and evaluate complex information and data from multiple sources.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• 8 paid holidays per year (Washington)
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service (Washington)
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next (Washington)

Location: Embassy Suites Bellevue, WA (onsite)
Salary: USD 36 - 38 per hourly
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Posting date: This job opening was posted on 10/13/26 and will remain open for at least 75 days.