Event Sales Manager

Overview

About Coral Tree Hospitality Our team members are the true soul of our company. We think differently. About travel, but also about the ways in which we deliver on our promise to engage, delight, awaken and challenge our team members as well as our guests. We are deeply committed to the foundation of core values that mold our interactions with everyone we encounter – our guests, our clients, our team, and our communities.

We create engaging, impactful environments that connect people and places, awaken the spirit, and allow team members with talent, integrity, and heart to thrive. We believe our team members are the true soul of our company. We invite you to join us on this journey.

Aloft Lake Nona is a Best-in-Brand hotel and a proud member of the Lake Nona Hotels Collection, located in one of Orlando’s most innovative and fastest-growing communities. The property features approximately 10,000 square feet of modern, flexible indoor meeting space at Althea Events Center, complemented by 2,500 square feet of outdoor event space, ideal for corporate meetings, social events, and experiential gatherings.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving event and meeting revenue through proactive sales, exceptional client service, and seamless coordination from initial inquiry through event execution. This role requires a high-energy, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with accuracy, and enjoys creating memorable guest experiences. This is a demanding business that requires flexibility and adaptability while managing varying deadlines and priorities, but it is also collaborative, rewarding, and a lot of fun.

• Proactively sell and service meetings and events for Aloft Lake Nona and Althea Events Center
• Respond to event inquiries, develop proposals, conduct site tours, and convert leads into definite business
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and internal hotel partners
• Work collaboratively with counterparts and the area sales team across Lake Nona Hotels to maximize revenue, share opportunities, and deliver seamless experiences for clients
• Coordinate event logistics including space usage, timelines, and client expectations
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients through verbal interaction and written correspondence
• Provide administrative and sales support in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ensure exceptional service delivery that consistently exceeds guest expectations
• Maintain accurate records and utilize sales systems, technology, and reporting tools effectively

• Prior event sales or hospitality sales experience required
• Marriott experience is a plus but not required
• Previous experience providing passionate service to others
• Experience providing administrative support in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through

• People Person:
  Enjoys interacting with others and creating memorable experiences
• Flexible:
  Able to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and deadlines
• Organized & Detail-Oriented:
  Effectively manages multiple demands
• Service-Driven:
  Passionate about going beyond the expected
• Great Communicator:
  Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technically Proficient:
  Proven computer, sales, and customer service skills

A qualified applicant is a people-oriented professional who is flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys serving others, and brings both professionalism and personality to their work.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The role requires regularly walking, standing, and sitting for 6-8 hours per day and may involve exposure to standard office supply chemicals.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Work environment may involve temperature fluctuations and moderate to high noise levels.