Sales Manager - Corporate Travel and Travel Industry

Join our Team 

We invite you to apply to join our team at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago as a Sales Manager!

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music.​ Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States.  We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. 

We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered. 

Responsibilities 

The Sales Manager prospects and sells to individual accounts on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the objectives established in the marketing plan.  The Manager will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per available room. 

• Promote and sell to transient market in defined geographic region for property from Chicago.
• Generate Hotel's awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups.   
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals for the property. Candidate should possess the ability to solicit business.  
• This position requires a high degree of independent judgement and discretion on decision making and managing confidential information of the property.  
• Performs and follows up on all extra tasks, actions and responsibilities assigned by the Directors of Sales and Directors of Marketing. Has the ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.   

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• We are looking for individuals who have solid selling and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate the energy and commitment to meet and exceed personal goals. 

• The applicant will have a proven track record in pursuing, evaluating soliciting, selling and confirming business as required in order to meet individual goals and overall budgeted sales and profitability. The ideal applicant would have a strong knowledge of the local Chicago and the Mid-West markets. 
• Applicants are required to have 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role and travel is required; both domestic and international. 
• Strong command of the English language 
• Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States 

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Internal Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts employees may be eligible for visa sponsorship via an L-1A Visa.  Please contact your People & Culture Team regarding eligibility.

What to Expect: 

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of – an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways. 

Benefits of Working at Four Seasons

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
• Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer Matching Program
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round.
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals
• And so much more!

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf