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Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere.  We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden.  Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience.  Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

Group Sales Manager
Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experience to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bond with your guests.
 

What’s in it for you:

• Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.   The sky is your limit!
• Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential
• Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

What will you be doing:

• The Group Sales Manager is an experienced, hospitality professional responsible for developing client relationships and soliciting new business.
• Qualified candidate will identify areas of opportunity in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Market, manage and service existing relationships to optimize revenue. Procure new business while being responsible for meeting assigned monthly sales goals.
• Develop strategic business action plans in accordance to Sofitel Standards to drive measurable incremental Group Sales Revenue. 
• Candidate will develop strategic business relationships with key segment buyers/agencies with the purpose of growing market share and driving revenue to the hotel.
• Additional responsibilities include, participating in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events to identify new opportunities to grow business revenue. Organize business activity, accounts, schedule site inspections and create proposals to accommodate guests needs and requirements.  

Your experience and skills include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and problem solving skills that allow you to manage and maintain business relationships.
• An ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of poise and professionalism. 
• A can-do, positive attitude that enables, empowers and inspires others.
• An ability to naturally engage with guests and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members.
• A desire to learn and grow and a fast paced, challenging, exciting environment.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS