Cedar Park Marriott Senior Sales Manager

Cedar Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

Cedar Park, Texas

Position Overview

The Cedar Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is seeking a high-performing Senior Sales Manager to help launch and establish North Austin’s premier conference and event destination.

This is an opportunity to join a landmark hospitality project and play a critical role in building market share, driving revenue growth, and developing long-term customer relationships from the ground up.

The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for generating group business, securing new accounts, cultivating strategic partnerships, and contributing to the property’s overall commercial success. This role requires a proactive sales professional who thrives in a competitive environment, understands complex hospitality sales cycles, and is passionate about delivering results.

What You’ll Do

Drive Revenue Growth

• Identify, solicit, and secure new group business opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Negotiate contracts and close business that aligns with hotel profitability objectives.
• Maximize total account value through strategic selling and relationship development.

Develop Strategic Relationships

• Build strong partnerships with meeting planners, event organizers, corporate decision-makers, and industry influencers.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the sales process.
• Cultivate repeat business and long-term account loyalty.

Represent the Property

• Conduct site visits, presentations, and client meetings.
• Participate in industry events, networking opportunities, and trade shows.
• Position the hotel as the preferred destination for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Partner with Revenue Management, Catering, Event Management, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Contribute to strategic discussions regarding business mix, market opportunities, and revenue optimization.
• Support a culture of teamwork and accountability.

While this position may not have direct reports, successful candidates lead through influence and professionalism.

Top performers:

• Take ownership of their business results.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Act as trusted advisors to clients.
• Consistently contribute to team success.
• Embrace accountability and continuous improvement.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• New account acquisition
• Client retention and repeat business
• Forecast accuracy
• Contribution to overall commercial objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of hospitality sales experience.
• Proven success generating group business and achieving revenue goals.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Convention, conference center, or large group sales experience.
• Marriott systems knowledge.
• Pre-opening experience.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Selling
• Business Development
• Revenue Generation
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Accountability
• Time Management

Why Join Cedar Park Marriott?

This is more than a sales role. It is an opportunity to help launch one of Central Texas’ most significant hospitality developments and establish a market-leading conference and event destination.

You’ll join a high-performance culture focused on growth, innovation, collaboration, and long-term career advancement.