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Candlewood Suites Columbia-Ft. Jackson | 921 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Join Maya Hotels and Take the Next Step in Your Career!

Are you a driven and results-oriented sales professional with a passion for hospitality? At Maya Hotels, we are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to build strong client relationships, develop strategic sales initiatives, and drive revenue growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with top hospitality brands, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Join Maya Hotels?

Maya Hotels is a leading name in the hospitality industry, dedicated to providing exceptional guest experience. We are proud to represent multiple outstanding brands including Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites, avid Hotel, Tru, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Aloft. Our commitment to excellence, coupled with our friendly and welcoming atmosphere, sets us apart in the market.

Learn more about us at www.mayahotels.com.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, STD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. 
• Retirement Savings: 401K with Employer Contribution.
• Employee Perks: Employee Referral Program, hotel discounts, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Career growth opportunities within the Maya Hotels family.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• The chance to work with ten well-respected hotel brands.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Sales Strategy & Business Development: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to maximize revenue, ensuring it aligns with the hotel's overall goals and objectives. Identify, prospect, and secure new business while managing the entire sales process from lead generation to contract negotiations and closure.
• Client Relationship Management & Satisfaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, including meeting planners, and other key stakeholders. Provide personalized service to exceed their expectations. Ensuring client satisfaction by addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
• Revenue Optimization: Work to achieve and exceed revenue targets by selling meeting space and rooms, while maximizing profitability through effective pricing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Monitor industry trends and competition to identify new business opportunities.
• Event Promotion & Coordination: Develop marketing strategies to increase bookings for events, ensuring seamless event execution and coordination with the operation team.

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience: 1-2 + years of experience in sales support, retail, hospitality, or administrative role is preferred. Prior experience with Marriott, Hilton and/or IHG brand may be preferred, but not required. Previous experience working in an extended-stay hotel environment is highly preferred and strongly valued.
• Sales Skills: Proven ability to develop sales strategies, manage a pipeline, and close deals.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak professionally, confidently, and persuasively.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Products, and CRMs.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized: Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Self- Motivated & Driven: Proactive, self-motivated, negotiation and problem-solving abilities. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Occasionally lifting of items up to 20lbs.
• Ability to travel for sales, calls, client meetings, and industry events as needed.
• Comfortable working in both office and on-site hotel environments.

Ready to Join the Team?

Apply today by submitting your resume detailing your relevant experience to show us why you're the perfect fit for Maya Hotels. We look forward to welcoming you to the Maya Hotels Family!

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any others job related duties assigned by their supervisor. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department.