Hotel Sales Manager

Position: Sales Manager

Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Blanc, 3405 Regency Park Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Location Requirement: Strictly Local (Must reside in the local area / commute to the property)

Compensation: Competitive structure blending a Base Salary + Commission (to be finalized based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Sales Manager to spearhead corporate and leisure sales efforts for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Blanc. In this role, you will be responsible for driving property revenue, building strong local and regional accounts, prospecting new business, and managing group blocks.

Because this is a hands-on, market-engaging role, candidates must be local to the Grand Blanc/Flint area to foster face-to-face relationships with local corporate clients, sports leagues, and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Target & Prospect: Identify, solicit, and secure new corporate accounts, group blocks, and leisure travel contracts to maximize RevPAR and hotel occupancy.
• Account Management: Maintain and grow existing accounts, conducting regular sales calls, site tours, and client check-ins.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with hotel management, operations, and the Revenue Management team to align pricing strategies, local promotions, and inventory availability.
• Local Networking: Represent the property at local community and business functions to build visibility within the Grand Blanc market.
• Administrative & Reporting: Track sales pipelines, manage booking contracts accurately, and report regularly on sales goals, metrics, and market trends.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Brand Experience (Required): Must have prior hotel sales experience working directly with the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) brand standards or within a comparable select-service/limited-service hotel brand ecosystem (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, Choice).
• PMS Experience (Preferred / Big Plus): Hands-on experience working with HotelKey Property Management System (PMS) is strongly preferred and considered a major asset.
• Location (Required): Must be local to the immediate area or surrounding region to report onsite and manage local client portfolios effectively.
• Availability: Committed to a standard full-time 40-hour workweek, with occasional flexibility required for client networking events or property site visits.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.

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Pay: $29,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person