Group Sales Manager - job 1 of 2

About Four Seasons: 

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.          
 
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. 

About the Four Seasons Hotel Miami: 

Four Seasons Hotel Miami poolside paradise meets city sleek at this luxury downtown Miami hotel. Experience Miami’s cosmopolitan energy and Florida’s tropical vibes all at once. Our Miami luxury hotel, above trendy Brickell Avenue, offers the perfect blend of big-city excitement and poolside paradise. Arrive to our two-acre sun sanctuary, a place where time doesn't need to be planned between our grand pool and grove of over-water hammocks. Sip drinks and reserve your favourite seat at our rooftop restaurants or venture out to discover what makes our Brickell hotel in Miami the place to be for fashion, food and the arts. For the group market Four Seasons Hotel Miami features 12 redesigned function spaces for programs of all sizes and needs. Attentive Four Seasons service combines with tropical outdoor spaces, creative cuisine and Biscayne Bay views. It’s the ideal starting point for groups to explore the city’s beaches and lively arts scene. Perfectly balancing business and pleasure. 

Four Seasons Hotel Miami is part of a Shared-Services model managing a collection of South Florida luxury properties with shared ownership.  That includes Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, and Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale.  

About the role: 

The Four Seasons Hotel Miami is looking for an on property  Group Sales Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do.  

The Group Sales Manager reports to the Assistant/ Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing. We are looking for an energetic, experienced customer service professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, have a passion for service and hospitality.  Applicants will be a willing team player, comfortable with computer systems and willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote team work. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.  

What you will do: 

The Sales Manager prospects and sells to individual accounts on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the objectives established in the marketing plan.  The Manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room.  

• Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for property. 

• Generate Hotel's awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups.    

• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals for the property. 

• Candidate should possess the ability to solicit group travel.   

• This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making and managing confidential information of the property.   

• Performs and follows up on all extra tasks, actions and responsibilities assigned by leadership. 

• This position requires the candidate to travel to markets to solicit group business. 

• Has the ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.    

What you bring: 

• We are looking for individuals who have solid selling and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate the energy and commitment to meet and exceed personal goals.  

• The applicant will have a proven track record in pursuing, evaluating soliciting, selling and confirming business as required in order to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability. 

• The ideal applicant would have a strong knowledge of the group market  

• 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role 

• Strong command of the English language  

• Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States  

What we offer: 

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self! 

• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft. 

• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round. 

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons 

• Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan) 

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Managers 

• Complimentary employee meals 

Schedule & Hours: 

• Full Time - some weekends/evenings if needed & Business Travel 

• Miami based hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days from home 

• We look forward to receiving your application!   

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:  

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Visa Requirements 

US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship 

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf