The Best Job You Never Heard Of

The Best Job You Never Heard Of

Are you looking for an exciting, lucrative, and fulfilling career—without needing formal education? Welcome to The Best Job You Never Heard Of, the ultimate guide to becoming a Hotel Sales Manager!
Hosted by Grace Taylor Segal, a veteran in the hotel industry with over a dozen years of experience, t...

What Makes a Hotel Salesperson Truly Great?
The Best Job You Never Heard Of
What Makes a Hotel Salesperson Truly Great?

Recent Episodes

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Sept. 27, 2026

What Makes a Hotel Salesperson Truly Great?

The Best Job YNHO - How to Be Great This week, your host Grace explains that long-term success in hotel sales comes from integrity, trust, and reliability rather than just hitting numbers. She says great salespeople ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, and use deep property knowledge—meeting room specs, setups, renovations, rates, and guest feedback—to confidently tailor proposals. Because hotels are a people business, they build genuine relationships through personal connection and consi
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Sept. 27, 2026

Moving On Up in Your Hotel Career

The Best Job YNHO - Season 1, Episode 7 How to Move Up the Hotel Career Ladder If you’re starting out in the hotel world but dreaming of a role in sales or leadership, how do you make that move? In this episode of *The Best Job You Never Heard Of*, Grace breaks the journey down into practical, intentional steps. She explains why your current role—whether you work at the front desk, in housekeeping, or in reservations—is your training ground, and how the reputation you build there can open door
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Sept. 27, 2026

How to Nail a Hotel Sales Site Inspection

The Best Job YNHO - Nail Your Next Site Inspection In this episode, Grace explains why site inspections are a critical, often overlooked skill in hotel sales, emphasizing that clients decide based on what they see and feel. She frames the inspection as a performance and relationship builder and warns against winging it, outlining preparation steps such as researching the client’s needs, walking the route, checking rooms, lights, and restrooms, coordinating with the front desk, and adding though
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Sept. 20, 2025

The Best Job YNHO - How to Break Into the Hotel Biz

The Best Job YNHO - How to Break Into the Hotel Biz_S1_Ep3 Thinking about a career change—or just curious how people actually get their start in hotels, especially in Sales? In this episode, Grace shares the real-world pathways into hospitality without a hospitality degree or years of experience. You’ll learn which entry-level roles open doors, how to position your existing skills (from retail to teaching to admin), and the simple mindset shifts that help you get noticed and move toward that hid
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Sept. 20, 2025

The Best Job You Never Heard Of - Behind the Scenes of the Hotel Sales Office

The Best Job You Never Heard Of- Behind the Scenes of the Hotel Sales Office_S1_Ep6 In this episode of The Best Job You Never Heard Of, host Grace takes listeners behind the scenes of a hotel sales office. She explains the responsibilities and daily tasks of hotel sales managers, who are crucial in bringing group business to hotels. Grace provides insights into the roles within the sales office, from directors to sales assistants, and highlights the importance of networking, client relationship
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Sept. 20, 2025

Best Job You Never Heard Of - How to Get Your First Hotel Job

Best Job You Never Heard Of - How to Get Your First Hotel Job_S1_Ep5 In this episode, Grace explores how to secure your first hotel job, even without prior experience. She outlines various entry-level positions like front desk agent, reservations agent, bell staff, and more. Grace provides actionable steps for job hunting, including applying online, leveraging job boards, and walking into hotels with your resume. She emphasizes the importance of tailoring your resume to highlight transferable s