Sales Manager

Hotel Property Overview: The Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel is an upscale Marriott property located in Bloomington, Minnesota, conveniently situated near the Mall of America, Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, and major Twin Cities attractions. The hotel features 253 guest rooms, on-site dining at LARS Restaurant & Bar, an indoor Junior Olympic-sized pool, fitness center, and more than 4,300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.

The hotel’s design and atmosphere reflect a distinctly Minnesota aesthetic, incorporating warm, modern décor and local-inspired elements that create a welcoming sense of place. The property provides a professional and inviting environment where associates have the opportunity to deliver memorable guest experiences through exceptional hospitality and personalized service.

Join the Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel and be part of a team that thrives on creativity, connection, and exceptional guest experiences!
We are seeking a dynamic, guest-focused Sales Manager who inspires others and is a team player. This role is ideal for a results-driven Sales Manager who thrives on building strong client relationships, developing high-value accounts, and driving revenue growth. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to achieving sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS, get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, excellent hotel discounts, and much more.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company that creates memorable guest experiences and delivers best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We ensure you have the support, tools, and opportunities to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

The Sales Manager – SMERFE Market is responsible for developing new business and generating guest room, meeting, banquet, and catering revenue from the Social, Military, Educational, Religious, Fraternal, and Ethnic markets. This position builds relationships throughout the Twin Cities community and drives business into need periods.
Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan focused on growing the hotel's SMERFE market.
• Identify, prospect, and develop new accounts within the local and regional community.
• Build relationships with churches, schools, colleges and universities, military organizations, fraternal organizations, ethnic and cultural groups, nonprofits, associations, sports organizations, reunions, weddings, and social groups.
• Travel locally to conduct proactive outside sales calls, networking, client appointments, site tours, presentations, and community visits.
• Research organizations and identify upcoming meetings, conferences, reunions, celebrations, tournaments, fundraisers, and events that may require hotel accommodations or event space.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified prospects and consistently prospect for new business.
• Develop referral relationships with event planners, community leaders, tourism organizations, venues, vendors, and other local partners.
• Move throughout the property to conduct site inspections. Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, both orally and in written form to previous, current, and potential clients.
• Handle account details so that all…