Senior Group Sales Manager
Company: Westin Governor Morristown
Location: Morristown
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading
real estate investment and hospitality management company with over
$15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of
more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean,
and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in
the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides
expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from
planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.
Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse
portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and
independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming
and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue
management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving
market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and
corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top
ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com Overview:
The Senior Group Sales Manager is responsible for effectively
soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts in his/her
market segments. He/she is also responsible for prospecting and
closing on assigned accounts/territory to positively impact hotel
revenues. Responsibilities: Attend daily Highgate Hotel Business
Review (HHBR) meeting. Develop a full working knowledge of the
operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Guest
Services and Reservations. Develop a complete knowledge of company
sales policies and SOP’s and ensure knowledge of and adherence to
those policies by the sales team. Meet or exceed set goals.
Initiate and follow up on leads. Maintain and participate in an
active sales solicitation program. Meet or exceed sales
solicitation call goals as assigned by the Director of Sales.
Invite clients to the hotel for entertainment, lunches, tours and
site inspections. Assist in implementing special promotions
relating to direct sales segments, i.e client events, sales
blitzes, etc. Assist in the preparation of required reports in a
timely manner. Be familiar with all Highgate Hotel sales policies
and selling techniques with an emphasis on maximizing occupancy and
Average Daily Rate (ADR). Conduct a professional, thorough site
inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and
benefits of the property. Use CITY to manage hotel business
including entering opportunities, blocking space, generating
reports. Responsible for Wedding Segment and some SMERF Segments,
and any segments or leads assigned by DOS. Meet and greet onsite
contacts. Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST) guidelines. Develop
networking opportunities through active participation in community
and professional associations, activities and events. Review
meeting planner evaluations with the Director of Sales to ensure
that issues receive follow-up. Entertain clients. Participate in
the travel and trade show schedule established by the Director of
Sales Handle inquiries as part of Inquiry Day Program. Must work
every other weekend (Saturday) to assist with hotel sites for
assigned segments. Qualifications: Education & Experience: At least
4 years of progressive hotel sales experience? or a 4-year college
degree and at least 2 years of related experience? or a 2year
college degree and 4 or more years of related experience. Must have
a valid driver’s license in the applicable state. Must be skilled
in Windows, Delphi FDC and company approved reports. Physical
Requirements: Long hours sometimes required. Light work - Exerting
up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects. General Requirements: Must be able to
effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels
of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and
service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to,
understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and
guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental
functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests
and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and
service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and
trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate
Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary
according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of
personal appearance and grooming. Comply with Highgate Hotel
Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel
operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem
areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in
handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying
and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and
evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to
meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain
confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested
by management.
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