About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

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 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. 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 Restaurant 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.

About the role:

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for an on property Group Sales Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. 

The Group Sales Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Sales. We are looking for an energetic, experienced customer service professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, have a passion for service and hospitality.  Applicants will be a willing team player, comfortable with computer systems and willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote team work. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. 

What you will do:

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 group 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 group travel.  

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 leadership.

Has the ability to be a Public Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels.   

Market includes West Coast USA, Southwest USA & Canada, Conference Direct, Prestige, HPN, and Social Market.

 

What you bring:

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. 

2-3 years previous experience in a similar role

Strong command of the English language 

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States 

 

What we offer:

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

Full Time - some weekends/evenings if needed & Business Travel

Chicago based hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us: 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts 

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs 

https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs 

We look forward to receiving your application!  

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