Group Sales Manager

We are looking for someone who can drive group business for Etéreo, build long-term commercial relationships, and turn opportunities into results for the hotel. Prospect and develop accounts within the assigned territory, including corporate clients, meeting planners, agencies, destination management companies (DMCs), and relevant organizations. Identify new business opportunities and reactivate accounts that have generated business in the past. Respond to leads and requests for proposals (RFPs), and prepare proposals, sales agreements, contracts, and other commercial documents. Evaluate each opportunity based on dates, group size, rates, and its potential contribution across rooms, banquets, catering, spa, and other revenue streams. Coordinate with the Sales and Revenue Management teams on availability, rates, concessions, and commercial terms. Keep account and contact information, sales activity, and the pipeline up to date, and prepare weekly reports. Organize client presentations, site inspections, sales events, and familiarization trips. Share confirmed group details with the operational teams in a timely manner and follow up on client needs. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. At least five years of experience in hotel group sales. Experience selling ultra luxury hotels or resorts; experience with international resort destinations is preferred. Knowledge of group sales across corporate and social markets, meetings, incentives, and events. Experience managing leads, RFPs, proposals, contracts, and CRM or sales-tracking systems. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, organization, and follow-up skills. Ability to analyze accounts, market segments, territory, competition, and business opportunities. Availability for domestic and international travel, client visits, and attendance at trade shows and sales presentations. About Auberge Collection Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge About Friedkin Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com