Wedding + Group Sales Manager - AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
Sage Hotel Management, a Sage Hospitality Group company, is currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and purpose-driven Wedding + Group Sales Manager to deliver artful hospitality at the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown.
AC Hotels encompass Spanish roots, European soul and a global mindset. A timelessly modern hotel at an unusually smart value lifestyle brand, the AC Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis is located in downtown Minneapolis at the intersection of 4th and Hennepin across 4th Street from the Minneapolis Public Library. This 9-story, 245-key hotel will contain the AC lounge and bar, AC library, media salons, meeting space, boardroom and fitness center and will connect to the City skyway system.
As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.
We are looking for independent thinkers who harness their entrepreneurial spirit to break preconceived notions. We welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!
Job Overview
Achieves or exceeds revenue goals by selling and fully servicing social groups including wedding blocks and small groups as assigned by the Director of Sales + Marketing. Ensures all client needs are understood, met and exceeded.
Responsibilities
- Sell and service On Site Weddings, room blocks, grooms’ dinners, and farewell breakfasts.
- Solicit, close and contract wedding business using strong negotiating skills and creative selling techniques.
- Receive and respond to all customer inquiries within the designated timeframe.
- Negotiate and capture all profitable Rooms & Catering business.
- Provide marketing collateral to clients and guests, including menus, meeting room layout & seating capacity diagrams, and similar.
- Prepare and send requested proposals and contracts to designated potential clients.
- Coordinate all details pertaining to room lists, including room types, shared rooms, room locations, handicap-accessible rooms, room billing, etc.
- Educate Event Planners on hotel procedures, such as meal guarantees, set-up styles, payment terms, available hotel services, etc.
- Coordinate all details to appear on each “Event Order,