Wedding and Events Sales Manager

We are seeking an experienced Wedding & Event Sales Manager to join our team! The Wedding & Events Sales Manager at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is responsible for driving wedding and special event sales revenue by effectively promoting and selling the hotel's venues and services. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong sales acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our guests. The Wedding & Events Sales Manager works closely with guests to understand their needs and preferences, coordinates with various departments within the hotel to ensure seamless execution of weddings and events, and actively seeks out new business opportunities to expand our wedding and event clientele. If you have a passion for creating unforgettable events and possess the skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team as an Wedding & Event Sales Manager! Hotel Experience required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Proactively promote and sell the hotel's venues, packages, and services to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with wedding planners, event coordinators, vendors, and other industry professionals to generate leads and referrals.
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and effectively communicate the unique selling points of our venues.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials, including brochures, presentations, and online content, to attract wedding and special event business.
• Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and pricing agreements to clients in a clear and professional manner.
• Work closely with the catering and banquet teams to ensure that all details are accurately communicated and executed according to the clients' specifications.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments, including food and beverage, housekeeping, and engineering, to ensure seamless delivery of services for events.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and market developments to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to represent the hotel and generate leads.
• In partnership with Director of Sales & Marketing, conduct on-site wedding and special event showcases

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record of successful sales experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in luxury hotels or event venues.
• Strong understanding of wedding trends, traditions, and cultural preferences.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) designation or similar credentials are a plus.

Company Details:

Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Mission Inn Hotel & Spa prohibits harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.missioninn.com/privacy-policy

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at humanresources@missioninn.comto advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Compensation & Benefits Details: An employee’s pay may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution, and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting and may be modified in the future. Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law, regulations, or relevant ordinances.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, and a 401(k) Plan.