Sales Manager | State College Holiday Inn by IHG

Shaner Hotels
United States, Pennsylvania, State College
1414 Dreibelbis Street (Show on map)
Jul 14, 2026
Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our newest hotel in State College, Pennsylvania! Join the opening team at our Holiday Inn by IHG, a full-service hotel offering guests exceptional accommodations, a restaurant, and bar experience in the heart of Happy Valley. Conveniently located just minutes from Happy Valley Casino and the beautiful campus of Penn State University, this new property provides an exciting environment to launch or grow your hospitality career. As part of the Shaner Hotels family, you'll have the opportunity to help create memorable guest experiences while being part of a brand-new hotel team. Shaner Hotels offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, hotel discounts, and advancement opportunities throughout our growing portfolio. Whether you're starting your hospitality journey or looking to take the next step in your career, Shaner provides the tools, support, and opportunities to help you succeed. Start your career with Shaner Hotels and discover where your hospitality journey can take you! Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries. We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property. Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support. Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Helps ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Sales team is informed as well. Be knowledgeable and understanding of current customers and accounts, particularly those corporations, agencies, associations, tour operations, sports teams, and other groups or organizations who purchase hotel services. Helps determine and implement what additional business or market segments the hotel should pursue. Establish special packages or programs to boost occupancy during slow periods, and creating advertising through newspaper, direct mail, billboards, etc. in support of these programs. Attend trade shows, chamber of commerce or civic events, and other local organizations in support of hotel sales. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Responsible for development, solicitation, maintenance of accounts in assigned market segments to meet or exceed budgeted goals, and for the management of all aspects of the Sales department in accordance with hotel standards. Qualifications Minimum 4 years progressive experience in sales, preferably in the hospitality industry. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Familiarity with the local economy and market conditions. Working knowledge of hotel operations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. Knowledge of organizing set up requirements from information on B.E.O.'s. Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.