Assistant Director of Sales

What you will be doing

As the Assistant Director of Sales, you will be responsible for soliciting and responding to new and existing business to purchase rooms, food & beverage, meeting space and other services from the hotel. This individual will represent the hotel professionally with potential clients and manage strong customer relationships. This role will also perform other services/duties as requested by the Director of Sales & Marketing.

Additional Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct sales calls/ site visits with existing and potential clients.
• Prepare proposals & contracts.
• Maintain excellent hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and achieve revenue goals.
• Collaborate with Sales team to host functions, participate in/conduct sales blitzes.
• Active participation with local chamber and networking groups to uncover business.
• Some travel may be required.

Why You’ll Be A Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
• Three to five years of hotel Group sales experience or employment in a related position or field.
• Hilton Experience, a Plus.
• Group Sales Experience, Required.
• Relevant Brand Systems Experience, a Plus.
• Previous Hotel Sales experience in full service hotel. A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive sales with a proven track record of achieving revenue goals is required
• Basic knowledge of the hotel structure/layout and how all departments interact
• Extensive knowledge of market and related meeting industry
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
• Self-motivated, competitive nature
• Effective time management skills

Our Associates Love

• Competitive Salary with Lucrative Bonus Structure!
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Guaranteed 4% Match per paycheck!
• Paid Vacation Days & holidays
• Hilton brand Travel Discounts

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.