What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Sales Manager position at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale?
Are you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for hospitality and building meaningful client relationships? Wurzak Hotel Group is seeking a Group Rooms Sales Manager to join our team and drive success across our portfolio.
In this high-impact role, you will be the face of the company to clients, industry partners, and community stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities within your assigned market(s)—from identifying leads to closing the deal.
What you'll do:
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Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver customized group room and event proposals that exceed expectations.
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Sell our impressive meeting and banquet spaces, including 13 versatile event spaces totaling over 12,800 sq. ft., with our largest venue accommodating up to 600 guests—perfect for both corporate and social gatherings.
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Negotiate and close group room blocks and event space, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
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Collaborate across hotel departments and corporate leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience from booking to execution.
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Represent the hotel at trade shows, networking events, and client presentations to grow market share and brand recognition.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree in hospitality management, marketing, business or related degree; or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of hotel sales related experience, including catering and group room sales.
- Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.
- Familiarity with Delphi system preferred.
- Ability to travel locally and overnight.
Our Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance
- Robust supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, Pets, legal and more
- Wellness programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Hotel and travel discounts
- Generous retirement/401k benefits
- Education and professional development
Who we are
Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia-based owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and focus service hotels. WHG’s core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long-term relationships with our guests.
WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details, and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.
Find out more about us on our website or click here to visit our Linkedin page!
WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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