Sales & Event Manager | Hotel Interurban

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional with a passion for creating exceptional experiences? Hotel Interurban, perched above Seattle’s Southside, is looking for a dynamic Sales & Events Manager to help drive revenue, build lasting client relationships, and bring memorable events to life. In this exciting role, you’ll combine strategic sales and business development with creative event planning, collaborating across departments to deliver seamless experiences that keep clients coming back.

If you’re ready to make meaningful connections, turn opportunities into lasting partnerships, and create exceptional experiences from the first conversation to the final toast, we’d love to meet you!

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $83,000 DOE
• Incentive Eligible
• Cellphone Allowance
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Match
• Values Based Culture
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage
• Company Contributed HSA/FSA Plan
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail along with Third Party Perks
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance Policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Outings
• Diverse Work Group
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Ability to Climb the Ladder
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us.

We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

• Through proactive sales efforts this position is responsible for meeting and exceeding sales goals of assigned market segments.
• This position will focus on achieving revenue goals through a sales plan and strategy, client development, managing key relationships, networking, and identifying new target markets.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and relevant client contact information within the Sales & Events database.
• Reports weekly achievements against goals for prospecting, inquiries, activities, and industry events. Ability to adjust goals and achieve goals based on market conditions.
• Solicit and secure new business for assigned market segments by making outside sales calls.
• Participate in trade shows, promotional events, and industry events.
• Conduct site inspections and client presentations.
• Responds to inbound RFP’s (requests for proposals) within 24 hours.
• Knowledgeable with client negotiations, closing tactics, and contractual language.
• Differentiate from the competition and bring value to potential customers.
• Implement sales plan based on demand segments to maximize market share.

• Obtains necessary information to ensure efficient event planning, including meeting setups, food and beverage specifications, AV requirements, etc. Provides information to operating departments based on property guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison between the operations department and client.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of operations departments.
• Monitors client’s satisfaction throughout planning and execution of event.
• Prepares Event Orders, Resumes, Diagrams, and other related documents and distributes to property departments.
• Conducts meetings to review information with other property…