Group Sales Manager Jobs
Group Sales Manager jobs are open across hospitality, travel, event venues, and corporate services, with specializations in hotel group sales, convention and event sales, and national accounts, at every level from coordinator to senior director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY
The Account Executive – Group Sales Lead is responsible for selling inventory of marketing elements including signage, hospitality, promotions, and media, as well as increasing revenue for the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve or exceed sales and activity quotas by successfully implementing sales and marketing strategies and tactics
- Develop a sales training manual for the corporate sales department
- Prospect nationally and regionally for corporate marketing dollars
- Generate new leads through the monitoring of television, radio, print, billboards, and other entertainment venues
- Follow market trends in the industry to identify new sponsorship candidates
- Establish relationships with decision-makers and generate long-term, successful partnerships by insuring an adequate level of customer service
- Manage weekly call sheets & pending reports to reach budget
- Create and implement marketing initiatives for clients
- Manage individual sales report process, contract negotiation and receivables and deliver reports to Associate VP of Premium Sales and ownership as requested
- Special assignments and projects as business dictates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position has no supervisory responsibility
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years of previous sales experience
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated and results driven
- Organized and attentive to detail
- Finance/Legal Experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel.
- The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced office environment.
- The noise level is generally quiet.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Who's Hiring
- Marriott International14

- Group 1 Automotive13

- Cognizant10

- MetLife8

- Highgate6

Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group sales manager jobs.
- Three or more years of group or event sales experience in hospitality or travel
- Proven ability to meet or exceed contracted room-night and revenue targets
- Experience using property management systems and sales CRM platforms
- Strong prospecting, cold outreach, and pipeline management skills
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with RFP response processes and group contract negotiation
Tips for Your Group Sales Manager Job Search
Quantify your group revenue production
Hiring managers want to see the size of groups you've closed, your average contract value, and how your pipeline converted. Pull those numbers from your CRM history before you write a single bullet on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists group sales manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your vertical
Filter for openings that call out your specific segment, whether that's hotel group room blocks, convention center buyouts, or corporate meetings, because hiring managers in those niches want proven vertical experience, not generalist backgrounds.
Prep a portfolio of group contracts
Bring redacted contracts or booking summaries to interviews that show room-night counts, F&B minimums, or event headcounts you negotiated. Tangible examples close the credibility gap faster than a resume bullet ever will.
Anticipate the revenue-simulation round
Many group sales interviews include a live role-play where you pitch a prospect or rebuild a lost account. Practice delivering a concise needs assessment and a room-block proposal out loud before your first round.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base
Group sales roles often carry commission structures tied to contracted room nights or event revenue, so push for clarity on the commission rate, payout timing, and whether group minimums reset quarterly or annually before you sign.
Group Sales Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most group sales managers?
Marriott International, Group 1 Automotive, and Cognizant are hiring the most group sales managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large hotel chains, convention centers, and event venue operators.
How many group sales manager jobs are remote?
About 61% of group sales manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in national accounts and corporate travel sales rather than property-based hotel or venue positions, which typically require on-site presence to conduct site tours and work directly with event clients.
How do you become a group sales manager?
Start in a sales coordinator or catering sales role at a hotel, venue, or event company to learn RFP processes and group contracting. Build a track of closed group business, then move into an associate or junior group sales manager title. Demonstrating consistent conversion from prospecting to signed contracts is what advances you into a full manager role.
Can you get hired as a group sales manager with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show transferable sales fundamentals, such as a history of closing deals, managing a pipeline, or handling client negotiations, even if those came from outside hospitality. Candidates who come from conference services, event planning, or catering coordination have the strongest case because they already understand group logistics and client expectations.
What does the group sales manager interview process look like?
Expect a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the director of sales and sometimes a general manager. Most processes include a role-play where you respond to a group RFP or pitch a prospect on a property. Final-round candidates often present a sample action plan showing how they would build group room-night production in the first few months.
Where can I find and apply to group sales manager jobs?
You can find and apply to group sales manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and vertical, then apply directly to each listing.
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