Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
10605 Deerwood Park Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Current Job Openings
Award-Winning Sheraton Jacksonville Seeks Dynamic and Motivated Group Sales Manager
Who we are looking for
The award winning Team at the Sheraton Jacksonville is looking for its newest member, as a part of the Sales & Catering Department. The Hotel is looking for highly competitive and energetic individuals to continue the hotel's Be Excellent Culture in taking care of our guests and contacts.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Group Sales Manager is responsible for effectively establishing and managing client relationships and accounts for their respective market segment. The Group Sales Manager is part of driving both team and individual revenue goals through managing existing client relations, solicitation of new accounts, and consistent networking efforts. This person must create an exceptional climate of professional and personable service that ensures the long-term engagement of employees, guests, and owners.
Your daily tasks will include prospecting for new business, responding to incoming RFPs and inquiries, executing contracts, and communicating client expectations to the hotel team.
Requirements
- High energy with effective and influential networking and people skills as an ambassador of the hotel. Positive attitude and the desire to motivate others.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong organizational skills.
- Eagerness to find new business with off property in-person personal introductions and light travel to feeder markets/business generators.
- Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously should pose a challenge without being overwhelming.
- Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
- Strong communication and listening skills and excellent speaking, reading, and writing ability.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- Create and execute accurate banquet event orders that include detailed information on the agenda, menu items, room set up, and billing arrangements.
- Preferred knowledge of Marriott Sales systems.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of Sales experience within the hospitality industry or similar experience.
Benefits
- One of the Best Sales Bonus Plans in Hospitality
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance
- 401k - 4% Match
- Paid Vacation Days / Paid Sick Days
- Company Travel Discounts
Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
159 Room Hotel
Our Hotel
Our hotel offers modern, well-appointed guest rooms with award-winning service. Located off I-95 and I-295, the hotel is close to Jacksonville's pristine Atlantic beaches. As an associate, you will appreciate the central location, cheerful setting, and excellent culture.
Our Guests Love
Number of Rooms: 159
Event Space Square Footage: 9,047
Dining: BC Grill
Amenities: Indoor pool and fitness center
Points of Interest: St. Johns Town Center, Southside Jacksonville, not far from the Jacksonville Beaches and Downtown Jacksonville.
Our Awards
HVMG Full Service Hotel of the Year 2024
Marriott Sheraton Hotel of the Year 2018, 2019
Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
Associates Love
- Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
- Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
- Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts and Perks
Careers at HVMG
HVMG is a successful and experienced hotel management company. Over the 20 years since our founding, we've worked with more than 100 hotels in 23 states, from premium branded properties to independent boutiques and resorts.
We are consistently listed among the top management companies in the hotel business, have won multiple Top Workplace awards, and most importantly, are obsessed with putting our associates first.
Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.
HVMG participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.