Senior Sales Manager - ROOST Rainey

About the role

ROOST Rainey at Paseo | Austin, TX

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Rainey at Paseo is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead strategic revenue generation efforts for our luxury apartment-style hotel in the heart of Austin's Rainey Street District. This is an opportunity for a polished hospitality sales professional with true luxury hotel experience to drive top-line performance while representing a design-forward, service-driven brand known for extended stays, thoughtful amenities, and elevated guest experiences.

Position Overview

The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives to drive group, corporate, and extended-stay business. This individual will play a key leadership role in positioning ROOST Rainey at Paseo within the Austin luxury hospitality market. The ideal candidate brings an established network, refined presentation skills, and a strong understanding of the luxury guest profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue goals
• Proactively solicit corporate, group, entertainment, relocation, and long-stay business
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key accounts and local partners
• Conduct property tours and represent ROOST at networking and industry events
• Negotiate contracts and manage RFP responses
• Collaborate closely with revenue management and operations to ensure seamless execution
• Maintain accurate forecasting, reporting, and CRM management
• Monitor competitive set and market trends within the Austin luxury segment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive hotel sales experience, with at least 2-3 years in a luxury hotel environment
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• Strong understanding of the Austin market preferred
• Experience with corporate negotiated accounts, group sales, and extended-stay strategy
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized, strategic, and results-oriented
• Proficiency in CRM systems and hotel sales platforms

What We're Looking For

• A polished brand ambassador who understands elevated hospitality
• Someone who thrives in a boutique, entrepreneurial environment
• A relationship-builder with strong local and national account connections
• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term positioning with immediate revenue impact

Why ROOST Rainey at Paseo

• ROOST offers apartment-style accommodations designed for longer stays, blending the comforts of home with the style and service of a boutique luxury hotel.
• At Paseo, guests experience thoughtful design, premium amenities, and a service culture rooted in intentional hospitality.
• This is an opportunity to join a growing, design-driven hospitality company and make a meaningful impact in one of Austin's most dynamic neighborhoods.

Working Conditions/Environment

• The person having this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day.
• Agility in executing fast-paced movements to navigate different areas of the property efficiently.
• The person having this responsibility may have to move, pull, carry, or lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.