Pyramid Global Hospitality
Senior Group Sales Manager
Pyramid Global Hospitality, Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States, 02166
Property
About Us
Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.
Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.
Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.
Check out this video for more information on our great company!
Location Description
Welcome to Boston Marriott Newton, a premier property within the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Located along the scenic banks of the Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts, our hotel features 430 well-appointed guest rooms and an expansive 34,090 sq ft of versatile meeting space, offering a dynamic work environment that combines comfort with functionality.
At Boston Marriott Newton, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering a supportive work culture that prioritizes growth and development. Our team members have the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, working alongside professionals who share a commitment to excellence. We offer a variety of roles across departments such as guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales and marketing, and more.
Joining our team means becoming part of a community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on personal development, we equip our employees with the tools they need to succeed. If you are driven and enthusiastic about hospitality, we invite you to explore the rewarding career opportunities at Boston Marriott Newton. Start your journey with us today.
Overview
The Senior Sales Manager is primarily responsible for handling customer inquiries and lead requests for groups. The incumbent will work with customers to align customer preferences with hotel needs and actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenues and drive customer loyalty. This position will also ensure that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. The incumbent is responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. This Senior Sales Manager will process business correspondence and create contracts and other related booking documentation as required. This position requires excellent selling skills, strong communication skills, and a detailed understanding of property operations, food and beverage, and planning. Dependent on the size of the property, the position may also provide day to day supervision to Sales associates.
The Senior Sales Manager has overall responsibility for transacting group customer inquiries and lead requests and achieving revenue and booking goals for their team. Overall, the position is accountable for the following: Respond in a timely manner to incoming group/catering opportunities that are within pre-defined parameters. Refer opportunities to appropriate sales associate if business is outside these parameters. Work collaboratively with other sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them. Ensure business booked is within hotel parameters. Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and the property's needs. Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards. Actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Develop and manage catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provide forecasting reports. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Understand and actively utilize company marketing initiative/incentives to close business. Follow up on opportunities uncovered by the proactive sales team. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices. Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of Sales strategies and business processes. Establish clear expectations for customers and properties throughout the sales process. Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate Execute exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event. Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the brand. Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum of 2 years of relevant sales and marketing group sales experience in the hospitality industry. Relevant university or college qualification or degree. Hospitality experience. Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data. Knowledge of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies (including sales cycles and trends, account management, pricing, and inventory management).
About Us
Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.
Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.
Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.
Check out this video for more information on our great company!
Location Description
Welcome to Boston Marriott Newton, a premier property within the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Located along the scenic banks of the Charles River in Newton, Massachusetts, our hotel features 430 well-appointed guest rooms and an expansive 34,090 sq ft of versatile meeting space, offering a dynamic work environment that combines comfort with functionality.
At Boston Marriott Newton, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering a supportive work culture that prioritizes growth and development. Our team members have the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, working alongside professionals who share a commitment to excellence. We offer a variety of roles across departments such as guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales and marketing, and more.
Joining our team means becoming part of a community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on personal development, we equip our employees with the tools they need to succeed. If you are driven and enthusiastic about hospitality, we invite you to explore the rewarding career opportunities at Boston Marriott Newton. Start your journey with us today.
Overview
The Senior Sales Manager is primarily responsible for handling customer inquiries and lead requests for groups. The incumbent will work with customers to align customer preferences with hotel needs and actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenues and drive customer loyalty. This position will also ensure that business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery. The incumbent is responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience. This Senior Sales Manager will process business correspondence and create contracts and other related booking documentation as required. This position requires excellent selling skills, strong communication skills, and a detailed understanding of property operations, food and beverage, and planning. Dependent on the size of the property, the position may also provide day to day supervision to Sales associates.
The Senior Sales Manager has overall responsibility for transacting group customer inquiries and lead requests and achieving revenue and booking goals for their team. Overall, the position is accountable for the following: Respond in a timely manner to incoming group/catering opportunities that are within pre-defined parameters. Refer opportunities to appropriate sales associate if business is outside these parameters. Work collaboratively with other sales channels (e.g. on-property resources) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. Understand the overall market - competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and how to sell against them. Ensure business booked is within hotel parameters. Close the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and the property's needs. Execute and support the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence). Transfer accurate, complete, and timely information to the Events department in accordance with hotel and brand standards. Actively up-sell each business opportunity to maximize revenue. Develop and manage catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provide forecasting reports. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Understand and actively utilize company marketing initiative/incentives to close business. Follow up on opportunities uncovered by the proactive sales team. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices. Promote accountability to drive superior business results. Includes successful execution of Sales strategies and business processes. Establish clear expectations for customers and properties throughout the sales process. Effectively resolve guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process. Bring issues to the attention of property and sales leadership team as appropriate Execute exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event. Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the brand. Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum of 2 years of relevant sales and marketing group sales experience in the hospitality industry. Relevant university or college qualification or degree. Hospitality experience. Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data. Knowledge of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes and strategies (including sales cycles and trends, account management, pricing, and inventory management).