Senior Group Sales Manager

Description

Forge your legacy by joining the Waldorf Astoria hotel, located at the epicenter of D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue, as our Senior Group Sales Manager!

The iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC – reclaiming its position as one of Washington, D.C.’s preeminent addresses where all are welcome. With 263 rooms, 38,000 square feet of event space, and 2 restaurants plus 3 bars, this is the new home for Washington, D.C.’s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.

In this position, you will be selling rooms 50 on peak within the association market. This is anon-site position. Following a successful 90-day period, there will be an option to work remotely one day a week.

The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of prior experience in hotel sales, with a focus on group and luxury segments.

Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Group Sales Manager, you would be responsible for serving as the hotel representative to prospective clients and customers who need to rent rooms, meeting space, food and beverage service, etc. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to:

• Respond to sales inquiries, initiate new sales, prospect and qualify leads and solicit potential clients, entertain clients, conduct site visits and answer questions, determine rates, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, service accounts and analyze lost business for the hotel.
• Develop sales plans and strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals.
• Work with various departments to ensure requested services are provided to customers.

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various – must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $84,000 - $90,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family

Requirements

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!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
  • Go Hilton travel discount program 
  • Supportive parental leave
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
  • Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
  • 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.

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