About the role

  • Sales Manager for Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn responsible for exceeding revenue goals by developing new and existing accounts. Achieving productivity goals through effective sales strategies and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach
  • Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management
  • Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan
  • Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state drivers license in order to make sales calls
  • Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth
  • Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business
  • Follows up on all leads within 48 hours of receipt in an effort to create new business
  • Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts
  • Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation
  • Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance
  • Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system to serve client and employer
  • Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction
  • Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references to best meet client needs

Requirements

  • High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent
  • Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards
  • Must have dexterity/mobility to meet clients on and off premises, to tour property and attend functions, to climb stairs, use door keys and operate basic office equipment
  • Vision to read fine print and computer screens, to see colors, to observe rooms in poorly lit conditions
  • Understand and follow verbal/written instructions
  • Work on more than one task at a time
  • Develop strong internal and customer relationships
  • Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance
  • Solve problems and make sound business decisions
  • Respond to coaching, feedback and training
  • Strong and effective sales skills
  • Being passionate about people and service
  • Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees
  • Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc
  • Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit
  • Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used
  • Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Benefits

  • Salary from $65,000 to $68,000 based on experience, bonus eligible position
  • Team Driven and Values Based Culture
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company paid Life, STD and LTD for employee
  • Vacation & Holiday Pay
  • Same-day pay available
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
  • Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
  • Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
  • 401(k) and employer match up to 5%
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance for spouse and children
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program

Job title

Sales Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $68,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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