Corporate Travel Sales Manager

Responsively for effectively soliciting and becoming familiar with all accounts within the assigned market segment.

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach. Manages accounts with travel throughout the year and negotiates rates for those accounts.

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop a complete knowledge of company sales policies and SOPs and ensure the sales team understands and adheres to those policies.
• Conduct Outside sales calls 2-3 days per week
• Business development
• Meet or exceed set goals.
• Operate the Sales Department within an established sales expense budget.
• Initiate and follow up on leads.
• Maintain and participate in an active sales solicitation program.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program.
• Meet or exceed sales solicitation call goals as the Director of Sales assigns.
• Be familiar with S3 Hotel Group sales policies and selling techniques, emphasizing maximizing occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR).
• Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.
• Use your property's computerized sales management system to manage the hotel's business, including (but not limited to) generating reports, entering the industry, blocking space, and building accounts.
• Meet and greet onsite contacts.
• Abide by Prime Selling Time (PST).
• Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities, and events.

What are we looking for?

Has a passion for Sales and Marketing

Excellent presenter and communicator

Self-driven, goal-oriented, and able to challenge the status quo

Upholds professional values, ethics, and integrity at all times

Enjoys crafting creative and best-fit solutions

Thinks outside of the box while leading change in the hotel

Preferably has a Hilton experience in a similar role

Understands the market and local environment

Has strong interpersonal and communication skills

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide every day.  And our outstanding Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Benefits

* Competitive Pay

* Bonus Plan

* Global Hospitality Training

* Health Insurance

* Paid Time Off

* 401(k)

* Worldwide Employee Hotel Room Discount