Area Sales Manager / Business Transient

A Chance to Excite Your Sales Career as an Area Sales Manager/Business Transient for two Hilton Hotels in the North Shore Area. 

We are currently looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager/Business Transient who will play a key role in driving our business forward.

What the Role Entails

The main goal of this role is to meet and exceed revenue targets by discovering new accounts and expanding existing ones. Success in this role is all about developing a sales strategy that is both profitable and a win-win for all parties involved.

You will be expected to achieve at least 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as set by our management. Key responsibilities include direct sales, targeting high potential sales calls, and developing key account management strategies.

But what makes this role truly exciting are the opportunities for new account development. By capturing competitor’s accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys, you will be able to target and solicit businesses that are most likely to generate new business.

Your Skills and Experience

You should be equipped with an understanding of general sales techniques and have developed customer service skills. Fluency in English is essential, as is the ability to write effectively for business. Experience in a similar role would be a plus and so would previous experience with Hilton.

Why Us?

Working with us means being a part of a TEAM that values professionalism and a positive attitude. You will represent the hotels with the highest level of integrity and courtesy, and maintain open communication with all colleagues to ensure the best performance of the hotel.

Moreover, you will be in the midst of a vibrant community, actively participating in community and trade organizations that benefit the hotel's exposure to the community and its bottom line.

So, if you have a knack for building strong relationships, managing priorities, and coming up with innovative ways of doing business, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply now and get a chance to take your career to the next level at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center in Skokie, IL and Hilton Garden Inn in Evanston.