The beautifulHilton Vancouver Washington (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdxvahh-hilton-vancouver-washington/), a Hilton corporate managed hotel, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales and Event Manager to join our team. Our Property holds 226 guest rooms, 11 meeting spaces and 30,000 square ft of banquet/event space.
This role is responsible for managing the booking of group business, handling groups with 65 on peak, and large groups with 100-200 on peak. The ideal candidate will actively solicit new business, cultivate strong client relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless and successful event execution.
Key Qualifications:
2 years hotel sales background.
Hotel size of 200 guest room familiarity.
Ability to take initiative and build new business and strengthen existing partnerships.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage shifting deadlines.
Must be highly organized, team-oriented, and able to work seamlessly with senior leadership.
Shift Pattern: Day AM PM (weekends as needed based on business demands)
Hourly Range: $35.00 - $39.00 and is based on applicable and specialized experience.
Sales Incentive
Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company's financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout
The Benefits - Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
What will I be doing?
As a Senior Sales Manager, you will be responsible for securing groups and conventions by building strong relationships and delivering strategic sales results. This position will also be detailing out their groups for the banquets team's execution.
The sales office in a hotel is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and is a true launching pad for those who aspire to grow their careers in hospitality. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Research, solicit and generate new leads for group opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts, maximizing new room revenue streams, to meet and exceed lead generation goals.
Represent the hotel in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relations with assigned accounts. Consistently strives to maximize revenue and profitability for all hotel revenue streams.
Develop a business strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel and market trends, and implementing marketing initiatives to capture the maximum amount of lead revenue to meet and exceed sales goals.
To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals.
Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations.
This role requires strong sales, communication, and networking skills. The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and then apply a disciplined approach to qualify, negotiate, and secure new revenue for the hotel.
Customer and Account Management - Apply strong sales skills to create customer value. Differentiate Hilton from the competition and bring clear value to customers and the organizations they represent.
Prospecting - Demonstrate a mastery of the prospecting process. Identify potential customers. Prepare and implement your call strategy.
Negotiations - Understand the customer and the business leaders' expectations.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
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 in 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 around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
Job: Sales
Title: Senior Sales Manager - Hilton Vancouver Washington
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT0CEGI
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