Senior Sales Manager

Description

Do you enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces and creating memories that will last a lifetime? At the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington located in the heart of 494 & France Avenue, you will have the opportunity for a rewarding career working with hospitality professionals who together make the hotel one of the top ranked Hiltons in North America. Our priority is providing our guests and team members with exceptional experiences every day.

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the management and solicitation of designated market(s) to ensure all financial and sales goals are achieved or exceeded, assist in development of sales team and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondence, email and other means of communication
• Conduct hotel site inspections, entertain both in house and off property, and maintain thorough follow up methods
• Prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant and professional manner
• Handle account details and coordinate final arrangements with the Event Manager
• Attend meetings including, but not limited to, P & T, pre-convention, business review, revenue and departmental
• Represent hotel at trade shows, civic/business functions, industry related associations, and other events to promote the hotel and/or the city

Requirements:

• Proficient computer knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic mathematical skills to prepare cost proposals
• Ability to travel
• Flexibility to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
• Strong knowledge of the designated market(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned

For each position, we require five references, a stable work history verified by a background check, a positive attitude, a willingness to be a team player, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

We will verify through E-Verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.