Sales Manager - Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach is looking for a Sales Manager to complete their team. This stunning 374 room hotel is located three miles from Las Olas Boulevard's vibrant restaurants and shops, offers a full-service spa, multiple dining options and also boasts an outdoor pool and private cabanas.  

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in hotel guest contact areas, has current sales experience, and must be able to travel on short notice and adapt to schedule changes. Additionally, they should possess highly professional presentation skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Pay Rate: $28.85 per hour plus quarterly bonuses 

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 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:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

A Sales Manager is responsible for securing groups and conventions by building and establishing relationships with customers.  Hilton is looking for dynamic individuals who are well-rounded and business minded. The sales office in a hotel is dynamic and ideal for career growth in hospitality. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Generation: Research and solicit new group opportunities to maximize room revenue.
• Market Development: Build new customer relationships and maintain existing ones to boost hotel revenue.
• Business Strategy: Analyze trends and implement marketing initiatives to meet sales goals.
• Sales and Communication: Strong ability to understand customer needs, qualify leads, negotiate, and secure new revenue.
• Customer and Account Management: Engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales and other intermediaries, develop business plans, and manage customer interactions.
• Prospecting: Identify potential customers, prepare call strategies, and engage in outside sales activities.
• Negotiations: Negotiate contracts and commission agreements, ensuring financial goals are met while strengthening customer relationships.

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!

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