Task Force Sales Manager PositionMust be located in Southern California and available to travel.
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 BOE
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Task Force Sales Manager to provide short-term and mid-term sales support across our Northern California hotels, with the flexibility to assist Southern California properties as needed. This role is ideal for a dynamic sales leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can quickly assess market needs, rebuild pipelines, and drive proactive sales efforts during transitions, vacancies, or leaves of absence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Provide immediate on-property sales coverage for assigned hotels
- Drive proactive sales outreach, account management, and new business development
- Maintain and grow key accounts, local negotiated, and group segments
- Support properties during staffing gaps, LOAs, onboarding, or unexpected turnover
- Assess hotel sales performance and implement short-term recovery plans
- Manage leads, RFPs, and revenue opportunities to ensure continuity
- Work collaboratively with general managers, DOSs, and regional leadership
- Travel regularly to assigned hotels within California, including overnight stays
- Additional tasks assigned by Regional Director of Sales.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Preferably 2+ year of similar experience in Hotel Sales.
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven.
- Candidate must live in the Pacific Time Zone and in Northern California.
- Must possess strategic account management, closing, and negotiating skills.
- Sales Tracking System (STS, Delphi) proficiency preferred.
- Experience in Marriott, Hilton and IHG business sales applications strongly preferred.
- Preferred experience with one or more of the following systems: One Source, Delphi, CVENT, MeetingBroker, MarRFP, OnQ SM, STS, Lanyon.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Flexibility to travel frequently.
- Education Preferred of Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college, or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
