Hilton Hotel Sales Manager

Hilton College Station

The Hilton College Station stands tall in the heart of Aggieland in College Station, Texas. Located just minutes from Texas A&M, the hotel offers 301 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites. Enjoy views of the area or the newly designed outdoor pool & cabanas. Not only has the hotel undergone an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation, it also offers two one-of-a-kind experiences in the area. An exciting, on-site challenge course offers innovative and inspirational team building that will change a standard meeting into a meaningful experience that will be remembered long after departing. Reveille is the newest and hottest rooftop bar that is taking College Station by storm. Situated on the top floor of the hotel, Reveille offers an incredible selection of beer, wine and craft cocktails, while offering guests unparalleled 360-degree views of the beautiful Brazos Valley. Ignite restaurant offers guests breakfast, lunch and dinner and the café serves Starbucks coffee drinks and a variety of pastries, light bites and beverages.

For those seeking an elevated meeting and event experience, the Hilton College Station is the clear choice. Offering over 27,000 sf of IACC Certified event space, including an 11,000 sf ballroom and a 3,500 sf amphitheater, the Hilton College Station can accommodate a wide variety of events up to 1,400 attendees. The dedicated team of event planners will help design the perfect agenda.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of Texas life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk!

The Role

Position: Sales Manager, Group Sales Manager, BTSM, National Account Sales Manager

Reports To: Director of Sales and Marketing

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Position Profile

Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication.

Essential Job Function

• Develop a marketing strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel/market trends and creating selling strategies to capture the maximum amount of revenue to meet/exceed sales goals.
• Target high revenue sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan.
• Maximize current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• Produce monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyze current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan.
• Exhibit a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintain open communications with all co-workers and managers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
• Champion a hospitable culture that promotes a healthy and productive format of serving others with excellence.
• Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
• Schedule conventions and/or business group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel and departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the Sales office and prospective clients.
• Maintain well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized, and knowledgeable manner.
• Develop strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Develop customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
• Promptly follow-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.
• Conduct research, surveys, personal investigation and study the market place and territory to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.
• Focus on revenue-producing activity and selling time by a strategic plan that maximizes direct sales efforts.
• Achieve activity goals as established by management and complete all reports and assignments in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Consistently acquires sales training in an ongoing effort to improve performance.
• Develop awareness and reputation of the hotel and the brand in the local community.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.

Experience: A minimum of one-year experience in a related or management position. Hotel experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information. Extensive knowledge of negotiating and sales procedures associated with the hotel industry. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills sufficient to produce sales and marketing communication that properly reflect the Foundation Image. Listen effectively. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
• 401k with employer match
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement