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Group & Events Sales Manager

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United States , Chicago

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Salary:

66000.00 - 81000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Our dedicated in-house MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events team) team works closely with our customers so their group travel and event needs go off without a hitch by ensuring necessary airfare and hotels are booked to meet each customer’s unique needs. They also negotiate and secure the best rates to save customers time and money. We’re hiring a US-based Group & Events Sales Manager to serve as primary support for our global customer base, with a focus on our North American customers. You’ll be responsible for working with customers on small to medium size group and MICE requests, while also partnering with Sales and Account Management to highlight the value of the MICE team to customers and sell the add-on service.

Job Responsibility:

  • Putting together RPF’s for a global portfolio of customers and managing the process from proposal to negotiation terms including site inspections
  • Working closely with the wider sales organization to increase client awareness of our new MICE offering by joining discovery calls
  • Coordinating operational process with the cross-collaboration of the wider teams
  • Dealing with phone calls and email requests/queries from existing and potential new customers
  • Providing all customers with suitable options and recommendations for their event or group accommodation
  • Proactively maintaining relationships with customers and uncovering future opportunities
  • Problem-solving and anticipating customers needs
  • Processing responses to clients in a timely manner
  • Acting in accordance with all Company Quality Standard and Procedures
  • Actively getting involved in the process and making suggestions on possible improvements
  • Being part of the global MICE team and actively help and assist colleagues
  • Maximizing on every opportunity generating additional revenue streams

Requirements:

  • Previous sales experience working in a venue sourcing / meetings & events team
  • Great communication, strong organization skills and comfort working to tight deadlines and under pressure
  • Problem solving attitude with ability to deliver quality work when working under pressure or tight deadlines
  • A friendly and professional telephone manner
  • Confident in negotiating rates with suppliers over the phone and via email
  • Great time management, able to prioritize and multitask
  • A positive, flexible attitude and a great team player

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with MICE venue searching tools such as Cvent
  • Good knowledge of event venues/hotels and destinations worldwide
  • GDS Amadeus certified
  • Proficient level including experience with manual ticket reissuing
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation, including equity
  • Generous vacation days
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA plan
  • Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit
  • Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks
  • Global presence and hybrid working style
  • Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs
  • Learning and professional development opportunities
  • iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round
  • Exponential growth opportunities
  • 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
  • Work from anywhere allowance of 20 working days per year

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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