Position: Group Sales Manager

Location: Hanover, MD

Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000 base + bonus (up to 70%)

About the Opportunity:

Our client in Hanover, Maryland is seeking a results-driven Group Sales Manager to join its team. If you’re charismatic, motivated, and passionate about creating memorable experiences for clients, this could be your next great opportunity!

What You’ll Do:

• Proactively develop and manage a group sales account base
• Respond promptly to leads and inquiries with a consultative, client-focused approach
• Represent the hotel at trade shows, networking events, and sales trips
• Lead property tours for prospective clients
• Negotiate and close contracts for group blocks and events
• Create and execute sales action plans to target key markets such as corporate, association, SMERF, and catering
• Maintain accurate records of activities and results in CRM

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of hotel group sales experience
• Strong understanding of group segments (corporate, association, SMERF, etc.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel frequently for sales calls and events

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + quarterly bonus
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement
• & so much more!

Apply today or contact Carolina Bhikhari at carolina@geckohospitality.com to learn more.

*All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

About Gecko Hospitality:

Gecko Hospitality is a leading executive search and recruitment firm specializing in the hospitality industry. We connect top hospitality professionals with hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, upscale restaurants, country clubs, health and wellness clubs, medical spas, REIT’s and more in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Our expertise spans executive and manager-level hospitality hiring, including, but not limited to General Managers, Executive Chefs, Sales Directors, and HR Managers.

As trusted hospitality recruiters in the DMV area, we help hospitality businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. find top talent to drive success. Whether you're hiring hospitality leaders or seeking your next career move, our team delivers customized recruitment solutions tailored to your needs.

Partner with Gecko Hospitality today to access top hospitality talent or explore career opportunities in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.