Are you a relationship-builder who thrives on turning a first conversation into a signed contract? Radisson Hotel Corning is looking for a driven, personable Sales Manager to grow our group and banquet business - someone who loves the thrill of closing a deal as much as the satisfaction of seeing a guest's vision come to life. Schedule: Full-time; evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support client events and travel
A day in this role might include:
- Building and growing relationships with business clients, meeting planners, and community partners
- Conducting hotel tours and presentations that turn prospects into booked business
- Negotiating contracts and pricing to hit revenue and room-night goals
- Following up with past guests to keep them coming back
- Tracking leads and client details in our CRM and staying on top of quarterly sales goals
- Representing the hotel at trade shows, industry events, and networking functions
- Partnering with other departments to make sure every event and stay goes off without a hitch
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen or possess a valid work permit
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable with numbers - budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and Excel-based analysis
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to travel for trade shows, conventions, and workshops (required valid driver's license)
- Strong organizational and motivational skills, with a knack for diplomatically resolving conflicts
- Able to sit for extended periods, move throughout the property, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field
- 1–2 years of hospitality sales experience with Hilton or Marriott Brands
- Experience with Amadeus/Delphi
- Experience with Opera Cloud PMS or Hilton PEP
- Fluency in an additional language
Radisson Hotel Corning is part of Core Hotels & Resorts, a hands-on hospitality company that believes great guest experiences start with great teams. Our Corning property serves business and leisure travelers alike, and our sales team plays a key role in bringing groups, meetings, and events to the hotel.
We offer:
- $64,000 annual salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Benefits eligibility after 60 days
- A supportive, team-first culture built around our Core Values: Be incredibly friendly & positive, Serve & respect others, Be smart about our business, and Enthusiastically reimagine This is a non-union position.