The RoleKasa offers flexible accommodations for guests in dozens of markets nationwide. We partner with multifamily and hospitality property owners to offer various unit types in our portfolio, including short-term rental apartments and traditional hotel rooms across price and luxury tiers. The Regional Sales Manager will report to the Associate Director of Sales and work closely with the Revenue Management, Reservations, and Operations teams. This individual will be laser-focused on prospecting group and preferred corporate leads.
Like any role at a fast-paced start-up, there is no 'typical day', but you will be responsible for the execution of a sales strategy for Kasa's portfolio in a defined area, targeting all market segments, including leisure travel, corporate preferred, groups, and others. An exciting part of this is being instrumental in changing the way corporate and group travelers view the flexible accommodations space.
If you are looking to be instrumental in changing the way leisure, corporate and group travelers view the flexible accommodations space - this is the role for you!
Unleash your career potential at KasaWe're building a tech-enabled global hospitality brand that unleashes the potential of liveable space. Hospitality is at the core of who we are, and we are committed to providing our teams the same care we give our guests, neighbors, and partners.
Required Attributes- Metrics-Minded: Ability to breakdown their monthly targets into weekly achievable tasks to help meet or exceed their sales goals
- Revenue Driver: Self-driven to identify and uncover revenue-generating opportunities through industry knowledge, prospecting and execution of sales strategies
- Embrace Ambiguity: Experience in the "building the plane while flying it" environment and proven ability to adjust and flex to business demands*;* open to providing feedback to contribute to problem resolutions; updates to processes
- Lead Investigator: Promptly assesses every inbound lead to create opportunities to expand Kasa's partnerships, profit, and portfolio experience
- Detail-Oriented: Ability to magnify the big picture whether meticulously organizing inbound leads and executing tasks accordingly through finalizing contracts; the innate mindfulness to details is ever present *pertaining to contracts, organization, prioritization
- Culture Cultivator: Possesses a genuine passion for being a part of a world-class team; not only succeeding individually, but positively influences team members to engage, grow, and exceed expectations for Kasa
- Fearless Negotiator: Confidently negotiates and navigates conversations with internal and external stakeholders; resulting in closed deals across accounts that vary in size, scope, and industry
- Relationship-Centric: Relationship building is in your DNA and rooted in every interaction; consistently providing your peers, manager, and clients clear communication, diligence, and trustworthiness
Experience- 3-5+ years of experience in hotel group sales, corporate accounts, or extended-stay property sales
- Strong background in building, maintaining, and growing key client relationships, particularly with community-based organizations
- Proven ability to leverage local market connections to drive SMERF business opportunities
- Skilled at overseeing multiple hotels or geographic regions, with clear territory sales strategies
- Proficient in hotel CRM systems for pipeline and client management
- Ability to analyze travel trends, competitor rates, and demand generators to adjust sales tactics
- Strong experience negotiating group rates, long-term stay agreements, and corporate preferred contracts
- Proven ability to drive occupancy, ADR (Average Daily Rate), and RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room) through targeted sales efforts
- Exceptional at presenting hotel services to corporate clients, and travel managers
Plus if...- You have experience working at a tech startup
In one year, you will succeed at Kasa by having:- Achieved or exceeded sales targets by driving room bookings, group sales, corporate contracts
- Secured repeat business from corporate accounts, travel agencies, and groups
- Expanded Kasa's visibility in target markets through strategic partnerships, networking, and promotions
Curious about the Kasa experience? Save 15% when you book onkasa.comBenefits- Remote Work: With flexibility as a core value, and over three-quarters of the team working remotely, Kasa employees can work from anywhere, including our Kasa's across the country!
- Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
- The Pay: The starting base pay range for this role is between $82,000 and $100,000 annually and is set based on multiple considerations, including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role may also be eligible for equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and Kasa Travel Credits.
- Generous Stock Option Plan: At Kasa, our compensation philosophy is to offer a total compensation package that over-indexes on equity to encourage our team to think like owners (by being owners) and benefit from the value growth that our collective hard work creates.
- Flexible PTO: Full-time exempt Kasa employees are encouraged to take time off as they need and see fit, ensuring that it's not disruptive to their work.
- 401(k) Plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too.
- Health Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most.
- Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, cell-phone reimbursement, home office stipend, and more!
