Now Hiring - American Business Solutions - Hotel Sales Manager(Cary NC) in Cary, NC

Full description of the position

Hotel Sales Manager IHG & Hilton (Local Market Production) Location: Cary, NC Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Property | In-Market Sales

About Us

We are a professionally managed select-service hotel portfolio operating both IHG and Hilton branded properties in the Wilmington market. We compete on relationships, speed, and execution not discounts. We are expanding and seeking a high-performing Sales Manager who can consistently generate room nights, open new accounts, and own the local market. Role

Overview

You will be responsible for driving local market demand through proactive sales, account development, and disciplined use of brand systems. This is a field sales role not a desk job. What You Must Bring (Non-Negotiable) Brand Systems hands-on experience required IHG

• Delphi.fdc (Delphi)
• Concerto / Envision (group pace & productivity)
• Cvent / Groups360 RFP workflow
• Working knowledge of Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express / Staybridge / Candlewood standards Hilton
• Salesforce SFA (Hilton)
• OnQ Sales & Catering or OnQ PMS integration
• GRO (Group Reservations Office) workflow
• Groups360 RFP processing
• Working knowledge of Hampton / Hilton Garden Inn / Home2 standards Proven Production Track Record Required You must be able to demonstrate documented results from your most recent role:
• New accounts opened: 10-15+ per year
• Room nights produced: 3,000-6,000+ annually
• ADR growth: +3-7% or better
• Experience in at least three of these segments:
• Corporate negotiated
• SMERF (Sports/Medical/Education/Religious/Fraternal)
• Government / per-diem
• Construction / project crews
• Extended-stay / contract business Core

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily in-market sales calls (hospitals, offices, industrial parks, schools, government, sports venues).
• Develop and manage a pipeline of local accounts.
• Build group blocks; negotiate cut-off dates, attrition, and concessions.
• Track pick-up, wash, and pace; adjust strategy in real time.
• Partner with GM, Front Desk, and Revenue on pricing and availability.
• Protect rate integrity while maximizing occupancy.
• Maintain accurate CRM records in SFA and Delphi. What We Expect (Behavioral Standards)
• Relentless follow-up.
• Data discipline (you track your numbers).
• Professional presence in the community.
• Ability to close business not just send emails.
• Team-first mindset.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance commission on room-night production
• Quarterly incentives for ADR and market share growth