Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas’ premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District’s first hotel, Hôtel Swexan.
The Hotel Swexan is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, Paris – together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.
Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The Hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.
Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s Hôtel Swexan plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young-at-heart.
Intimate, immersive, and transportive. Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.
Position Summary
The Group Sales Manager is responsible for selling and coordinating small group room blocks, corporate groups with guestrooms , non-wedding social, and mid-week catering events without guestrooms . This role supports the hotel’s overall group and catering strategy by managing assigned accounts, responding to inquiries, and collaborating closely with internal departments to ensure a seamless client experience from inquiry through contract execution.
- Sell and manage small to mid-size group room blocks, including small corporate programs with guestrooms
- Handle assigned group and catering inquiries, including lead qualification, proposal preparation, and contract execution
- Sell and manage mid-week catering events without guestrooms and social events not related to weddings
- Conduct site inspections and maintain ongoing communication with clients throughout the sales process
- Accurately document all sales activities, client details, and booking information in Delphi and CVENT
- Utilize Social Tables , Cendyn , and Microsoft Office tools to support event planning and internal coordination
- Collaborate with Director of Sales, Revenue Management, Event Services, Culinary, and Operations to ensure alignment on event details and guest expectations
- Participate in weekly sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and internal coordination meetings
- Provide on-site support for events, site tours, and client meetings as required
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment
- Prior experience in hotel sales, convention services, catering and events, or hospitality sales
- Experience with Delphi and CVENT is strongly preferred; willingness to learn and achieve proficiency required
- Working knowledge of Social Tables and Cendyn preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional communication skills and a guest-focused approach
- This is an on-property, in-office position
- Evening and weekend availability is required based on business needs, including site tours and events
- Work is performed in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site tours and events
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hotel Swexan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all team members.
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