[Hiring] Group Sales Manager @Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

Role Description

We’re seeking a results-driven professional to join our team as Group Sales Manager. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about sales, relationship-building, and creating memorable experiences for our guests!

At the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, we create experiences that bring people together at scale. Connected to the Montgomery Convention Center and the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (MPAC), this property sits at the center of the city’s business and cultural district.

With over 340 guest rooms, a full-service European-style spa, rooftop pool, multiple dining outlets, and the largest meeting and convention space in the region, this hotel is a market leader for group, association, and citywide events.

As part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, you’ll join a team known for performance and a commitment to delivering Hospitality with Heart & Soul.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proactive group sales experience at a full-service or convention hotel, Marriott brand experience preferred
• Proven prospecting habits: outbound calls, solicitation blitzes, sales trips, and tradeshows, with a record of meeting or beating room night and revenue goals
• Existing relationships with Midwest meeting planners, associations, SMERF groups, and third-party intermediaries
• Proficiency in Marriott CI/TY and Cvent lead management highly preferred
• Experience managing a defined geographic territory and building a proactive outreach pipeline within that market
• Strong negotiation and contracting: rate, space, and concessions within Marriott's Library of Clauses, plus business evaluations when quoting below the rate floor
• Self-directed enough to work remotely: plans own deployment calendar, hits weekly activity goals, and reports pace without being chased

Benefits

• Join a Market-Leading Asset – Represent the largest and most active meetings product in the region, with unmatched convention and event capabilities
• Culture That Matters – Join a company grounded in core values, where trust, relationships, and people come first
• Collaborative Support – Partner with experienced leaders in Sales, Marketing, and Operations across PCH Hotels & Resorts
• Career Growth – Be part of a portfolio of award-winning hotels with opportunities to grow your career
• Competitive Rewards – Comprehensive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and travel perks