About the Role
Sales Manager meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.
Responsibilities
- Execute a strategic sales plan focused on revenue generation across assigned market segments.
- Conduct targeted sales calls, site visits, networking events, and client meetings.
- Maintain reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for local sales activities.
- Develop and manage a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and opportunities.
- Maximize revenue from existing accounts through proactive relationship management and account growth strategies.
- Develop meaningful relationships with key decision-makers, meeting planners, travel buyers, and community partners.
- Conduct hotel tours, site inspections, and client entertainment activities.
- Maintain detailed account profiles, trace systems, and communication records within CRM platforms.
- Identify and capture competitor accounts through market research, networking, industry events, and prospecting efforts.
- Follow up on all leads within 48 hours and collaborate with other Sage properties when appropriate.
- Develop and execute targeted account plans and prospecting initiatives.
- Utilize CRM, market intelligence, and lead generation tools to identify revenue opportunities.
- Apply revenue management principles and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
- Participate in sales strategy meetings, forecasting discussions, and account reviews.
- Maintain an accurate revenue pipeline and provide regular updates on opportunities and market trends.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of The Nines, including guest rooms, meeting space, restaurants, amenities, and competitive advantages.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for The Nines and represent the hotel with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Stay informed on market trends, competitive activity, and local business developments.
- Manage travel and entertainment expenses responsibly.
- Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and customer service.
- Foster strong working relationships across hotel departments and actively contribute to a collaborative culture.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of hotel sales, hospitality sales, or related business development experience required.
- Luxury or upper-upscale hotel experience preferred.
- Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of hotel sales processes, revenue management principles, and forecasting.
- Experience with CRM systems, Marriott CI/TY, Microsoft Office, and sales technology platforms preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong customer and internal relationships.
- Bending/kneeling required while filing.
- Must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
- Occasional standing.
- Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Skills
- Consultative selling
- Negotiation
- Presentation skills
- Revenue management principles
- Forecasting
- CRM systems
- Marriott CI/TY
- Microsoft Office
- Sales technology platforms
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Time-management
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Location
- Portland
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of hotel sales, hospitality sales, or related business development experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits
- Unlimited time off per Sage policy and manager approval
- Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits
- Medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
- Dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, no vesting period
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with up to $1000 company contribution
- Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Option to enroll in supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- WINFertility guidance
- Complimentary cafeteria
- $50 TriMet monthly subsidy or parking stipend
- Calm Health Application Subscription
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
- Hotel, Restaurant, and other discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (up to $1,000 per referral)
About the Company
- At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do.
- We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.
- At The Nines, Portland, we embrace: Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past
- Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine — two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants
- Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing
- Oregon Art Immersion - 400+ locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room
- Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character
- All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike.
- These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.
- Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring.
- To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference.
- If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.
