Choice Hotels International Inc

Sales Manager

Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hotel sales experience, ideally in select-service or focused-service properties (Choice, Hilton, Marriott, or IHG experience a plus)
  • Proven record of outside prospecting and closing deals, not just responding to inbound leads
  • Comfort negotiating rates and contracts, with an understanding of volume vs. ADR trade-offs
  • Working knowledge of revenue fundamentals: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and STR indexes (MPI, ARI, RGI)
  • Experience with a hotel PMS (Choice Advantage preferred) and proficiency in Excel and Outlook/Google Workspace
  • Knowledge of the Greenville/Upstate SC business community is a strong plus
  • Self-directed, organized, and with strong follow-through; able to manage individual calendar and pipeline
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local sales calls.

Responsibilities

  • Grow room revenue by actively engaging with local businesses and group decision-makers
  • Own the property's direct sales pipeline from prospecting to contracting and rooming lists
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and ownership on rate strategy and competitive positioning
  • Develop and maintain a network of negotiated and repeat business
  • Conduct field sales visits throughout the Upstate area to drive business growth
  • Manage and prioritize sales activities to achieve targets
  • Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to maximize revenue

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on sales experience in a dynamic environment
  • Engagement with local businesses and community decision-makers
  • Collaboration with leadership on strategic initiatives
  • Potential for career growth within the hospitality industry
  • Flexibility in managing own schedule and sales activities
Full Job Description
Description

We're looking for a hands-on, hunter-minded Sales Manager to grow room revenue at Comfort Suites Greenville Airport. This is a field-sales role, not a desk job. You'll spend a real share of your week in front of local businesses, manufacturers, training programs, and group decision-makers across the Upstate, building a base of negotiated and repeat business.

You'll own the property's direct sales pipeline, from prospecting through contracting and rooming lists, and you'll work closely with the GM and ownership on rate strategy and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

$44

Qualifications
• 2+ years of hotel sales experience, ideally in select-service or focused-service properties (Choice, Hilton, Marriott, or IHG experience a plus).
• A proven record of outside prospecting and closing, not just responding to inbound leads.
• Comfort negotiating rates and contracts, and understanding the trade-off between volume and ADR.
• Working knowledge of revenue fundamentals: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and STR indexes (MPI, ARI, RGI).
• Experience with a hotel PMS (Choice Advantage preferred) and proficiency in Excel and Outlook/Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of the Greenville/Upstate SC business community is a strong plus.
• Self-directed and organized, with strong follow-through; you'll be managing your own calendar and pipeline.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local sales calls.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend events.

About Choice Hotels International Inc

Choice Hotels International is a hospitality company that franchises hotels under several brands, including Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, and Econo Lodge. The company operates in over 40 countries and territories, with over 7,000 hotels and 570,000 rooms. Choice Hotels International's mission is to provide affordable and comfortable lodging options for travelers. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Learn more about Choice Hotels International Inc
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$75.3 million
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$774 million
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