Group Sales Manager – St. Louis, MO

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Group Sales Manager Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Career advancement and professional development support

About the Role:

This role is responsible for selling and managing guest room blocks, meeting space, and food & beverage services for corporate, university, and executive education clients. Ideal for a polished sales professional who thrives in a high-touch, service-oriented environment, this is a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious university-affiliated property serving senior leaders, faculty, and professional organizations.

Group Sales Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage group business for the conference center and hotel
• Prospect and build relationships with corporate, academic, and association clients
• Respond to RFPs, conduct site visits, and create customized proposals
• Coordinate guest room blocks, meeting space, and catering packages
• Meet or exceed revenue targets through strategic outreach and lead conversion
• Collaborate with internal departments (catering, front office, operations) to ensure seamless event delivery
• Maintain accurate records using CRM and event management systems

Group Sales Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of current hotel, conference center, or event sales experience
• Experience managing group bookings, guest rooms, catering, and event space
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Group Sales Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a customer-first mindset
• Solutions-driven, proactive, and tech-savvy
• Passionate about hospitality and building long-term client relationships
• Familiarity with hotel CRM or event booking systems (e.g., Delphi, SocialTables, Opera) is a plus

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168765

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Charles Frede

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