Now Hiring - Ensemble Investments - Hotels - Task Force Manager Sales & Catering in Long Beach, CA

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Ensemble Investments is an entrepreneurial commercial real estate investment firm that specializes in the investment, development and management of hotel, multi-family, and life-science assets. Ensemble has a proven track record of investing with a variety of capital partners including institutional partners along with other high net worth private capital sources. Ensemble has tripled its AUM over the last 5 years to well over $2 billion and continues to expand rapidly with an active pipeline in excess of $3 billion. Corporate Task Force Manager Sales & Catering Location: Remote, open only to candidates residing in Arizona, California, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, with required travel based on hotel openings, task force needs, and assigned projects. Salary Range: $90,000$105,000 per year Full-Time, Exempt Position Overview Ensemble Hospitality is seeking a proactive and versatile sales professional to join our Corporate Task Force Sales & Catering team. This hybrid role supports properties across the portfolio by actively selling group and catering businesseither remotely or on-site when needed. While occasional task force assignments may involve filling in as a property-level DOSM, the primary focus is on prospecting, account development, and driving revenue across all Ensemble hotels. This is a hybrid position with required travel to hotel properties for temporary on-site needs, and remote selling responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Actively prospect and sell group and catering business for Ensembles portfolio of hotels during non-assignment periods * When assigned on-site, provide interim sales and catering support during openings, transitions, or high-need periods * Manage client relationships and handle inbound leads from start to finish, including proposals, contracts, and BEOs * Collaborate with GMs, on-property sales teams, and corporate leadership to execute strategies aligned with each property's goals * Utilize sales systems such as Delphi.fdc, Envision, and CI/TY to track and manage opportunities * Provide reporting and updates to the corporate office and property leadership as needed * Represent Ensemble Hospitalitys standards and culture in all interactions * Assist in training and mentoring hotel-based sales staff, when applicable Qualifications * Minimum 5 years of hotel sales and/or catering experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or selling role * Proven success in meeting/exceeding group and catering revenue targets * Strong familiarity with CRM and event systems (Delphi, Envision, CI/TY, etc.) * Ability to work independently and effectively in both remote and on-site settings * Excellent communication, client service, and organizational skills * Ability to travel with short notice and adapt quickly to changing environments * Experience in lifestyle, boutique and branded hotels preferred Work Environment & Travel Hybrid role with 5075% travel, depending on active assignments Remote selling expected when not assigned to a hotel May require extended stays during hotel transitions, openings, or special events Compensation & Benefits * Annual Salary: $90,000$105,000, based on experience * Travel reimbursement, per diem, and accommodations when on-site * Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO