Sales Manager-In-Training

About Us

Inspired by the mythical land of Avalon, where the experience of the "Good Life" is ever-present, The Hotel at Avalon arrives - a grand reimagining of resort environment, where guests are immersed in the timeless art of living well.

Here at the Hotel at Avalon, the "Good Life" is ever present in our benefits of becoming an associate! In addition to our Company's medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, Hotel at Avalon associates also enjoy free lunch or dinner during your shift in our Associate Cafe, free gated on-site parking, provided uniforms, and discounted dry cleaning rates on-site.

In addition, you and your family have access to Marriott's discounted hotel room program at thousands of Marriott locations around the world.

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Overview

The Sales Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a fast-track development opportunity for recent graduates passionate about hospitality and sales.

Over 3-4 months, MITs will gain hands-on experience in group, business travel, and catering sales while learning the fundamentals of revenue strategy, client management, and event execution.

Successful MITs are placed into Sales, BT & Catering Manager roles across the HEI portfolio, building a career path toward future sales leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Shadow Sales & Catering team during program onset; rotate through Group, BT and Catering Sales over 2-3 Months at assigned hotel.


* Complete training in 1-2 sales systems; become proficient in sales processes and rhythms.


* Respond to group and catering inquiries; manage sales process from booking entry through contract and turnover.


* Work with revenue and leadership team to price group business, understanding demand periods and how to convert business over need dates.

Master DBR Process


* Generate and distribute daily, weekly and monthly sales and catering event reports; attend related meetings.


* Assist in detailing upcoming groups and events.

Prepare Event Orders and Group Resumes outlining group needs.

Distribute appropriately and assist finance in collecting final payment as defined in property SOP.


* Prepare Meeting Diagrams for upcoming events as needed.


* Manages on property site visits, in-person client interactions during client on site meetings as needed.


* Work with Corporate Manager of BT to understand Business travel segment.

Understand Systems,...