Hotel Area Sales Manager
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Position/Role: Area Sales Manager Location: Montgomery, AL Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually (Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall background). Join a Growing Hotel Team and Build a Career with Ascent Hospitality! Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning Hotels located in 5 states – Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Visit our website ascent-hospitality.com to learn more! About the Role Ascent Hospitality is seeking an energetic, results-driven Area Sales Manager to support our hotel properties in Montgomery, AL . This onsite position is responsible for driving revenue, developing new business, strengthening client relationships, and growing group, corporate, and local market opportunities across our Montgomery-area hotels.
If you are a relationship builder who enjoys networking, generating new business, and making an impact on hotel revenue, we would love to meet you! Employee Perks & Benefits • Competitive Salary and Bonus Program • Comprehensive Benefits Package • 401(k) with Employer Match • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay • Insurance Plan Options • Hotel Team Member Discounts • Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs • Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities • Supportive Team Culture • Diverse and Engaging Work Environment What You Will Do: • Develop and execute sales strategies to drive hotel revenue and occupancy.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the local and surrounding markets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, group accounts, meeting planners, travel partners, and community organizations. • Conduct sales calls, client visits, networking, site tours, and community outreach. • Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently follow up on leads and opportunities.
• Promote hotel services, meeting spaces, group accommodations, and special offers. • Collaborate with General Managers and hotel teams to achieve sales and revenue goals. • Monitor local market trends, competitor activity, and business opportunities. • Maintain accurate sales activity, account information, and reporting. • Represent Ascent Hospitality and its hotels professionally within the community.
What we are looking for: • Previous hotel sales, hospitality, business development, or related sales experience preferred. • Proven ability to develop relationships and generate new business. • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Results-driven with strong follow-up and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with hotel leadership.
• Strong knowledge of the local Montgomery market is a plus. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sales/CRM systems preferred. • Ability to travel locally for sales calls, networking events, client meetings, and property visits as needed. Build Relationships. Drive Revenue. Grow Your Career. Join Ascent Hospitality and become part of a growing team focused on creating exceptional guest experiences while building strong relationships within the communities we serve.
Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)