Sales Manager - Mobile, Alabama

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Position/Role: Sales Manager – Full-Service Marriott Hotel

Location: Mobile, Alabama
Work Location: Full-Service Marriott Hotel
Schedule:Full-Time
Travel: Local travel as needed for client meetings, networking, and business development
Pay Range:$45,000 – $55,000 annually + Bonus/Incentive Potential
Compensation is based on background, qualifications, and overall experience. Additional bonus/incentive potential is based on performance.

Build Relationships. Drive Revenue. Grow With Ascent Hospitality.Join Our Team and Help Drive Sales Success at a Full-Service Marriott Hotel in Mobile!

Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Visit ascent-hospitality.com to learn more!

About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a motivated, results-driven, and relationship-focused Sales Manager to join the team at our full-service Marriott hotel in Mobile, Alabama.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality sales professional who is passionate about building relationships, developing new business, growing existing accounts, and driving hotel revenue.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate accounts, group clients, meeting planners, local businesses, community organizations, and other key market segments to generate room nights, meetings, events, and overall hotel revenue.

The ideal candidate is a proactive sales professional, confident communicator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who enjoys being in the community and turning opportunities into business.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve hotel revenue and sales goals.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the local and surrounding markets.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate accounts, group clients, meeting planners, travel professionals, and community organizations.

• Conduct outside sales calls, client visits, networking activities, and business development meetings.

• Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of accounts while identifying opportunities for increased production.

• Prospect for new accounts through cold calling, networking, referrals, community involvement, and targeted outreach.

• Develop relationships with local businesses, hospitals, universities, government organizations, sports groups, associations, and other key market segments.

• Respond to leads and inquiries in a timely and professional manner and effectively convert opportunities into confirmed business.

• Conduct hotel tours and presentations for prospective clients and group customers.

• Coordinate with hotel leadership and operational departments to ensure a seamless experience for clients and guests.

• Partner with the General Manager, Revenue Management, Front Office, Catering, and Operations teams to maximize hotel performance.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing, and local business opportunities.

• Maintain accurate account information, sales activities, follow-ups, and pipeline activity within the appropriate systems.

• Participate in sales blitzes, trade shows, networking events, community events, client appreciation activities, and hotel promotions.

• Develop and maintain a strong presence within the Mobile business and hospitality community.

• Conduct regular account reviews and proactively identify opportunities to increase room nights, ADR, group business, meetings, and overall revenue.

• Assist with the development and execution of sales promotions, packages, and targeted marketing initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with the hotel team to achieve guest satisfaction and client retention goals.

• Represent the hotel and Ascent Hospitality professionally within the community and marketplace.

• Consistently follow up with prospects and existing accounts to build long-term business relationships.

What We Are Looking For

• 2–4+ years of hotel sales, hospitality sales, or business development experience preferred.

• Previous experience in a Sales Manager, Senior Sales Coordinator, Account Manager, Business Development, or similar sales role is preferred.

• Full-service hotel sales experience and/or experience with a major hotel brand such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or IHG is a plus.

• Strong understanding of corporate, group, leisure, and local market sales.

• Proven ability to prospect, generate leads, develop relationships, and close business.

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Highly motivated and results-oriented with a strong desire to achieve sales goals.

• Comfortable conducting outside sales calls, client meetings, networking, and community outreach.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with hotel leadership and operational teams.

• Strong knowledge of the local Mobile business community and market is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems/CRM platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

• Must be professional, energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable representing the hotel within the community.

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus/Incentive Potential

• 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 Leadership Team

• Diverse and Engaging Work Environment

Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Drive Results.

At Ascent Hospitality, our success starts with great people, strong relationships, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.

As Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of a full-service Marriott hotel while building valuable relationships throughout the Mobile community.

If you are a driven hospitality sales professional who enjoys connecting with people, developing new business, and turning opportunities into results, we want to hear from you!

Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).