Sales Manager - Doubletree By Hilton Philadelphia Center City

Sales Manager Opportunity At DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City is centrally located in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district on Broad Street just south of City Hall, on the Avenue of the Arts. Hotel has 481 guestrooms and 27,300 sq. ft. of flexible function space.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of experience in hotel sales, with a strong familiarity with local catering sales and the SMERF booking segment. They possess a proven track record of converting group leads into successful bookings and are highly motivated to act on opportunities. This candidate consistently delivers positive results, demonstrating creativity and enthusiasm in showcasing the hotel to potential group clients.

Shift Pattern: Traditional office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with required flexibility required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays based on assigned group bookings and client engagement events.

Pay Rate: This is an hourly position with a starting pay of $34.00 per hour, based on experience, and includes participation in a sales incentive plan.

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to 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 such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new 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*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• 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 and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

The sales office in a hotel is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and is a true launching pad for those who aspire to grow their careers in hospitality.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Research, solicit and generate new leads for group opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts, maximizing new room revenue streams, to meet and exceed lead generation goals.
• Represent the hotel in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relations with assigned accounts. Consistently strives to maximize revenue and profitability for all hotel revenue streams.
• Develop a business strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel and market trends, implementing marketing initiatives to capture the maximum amount of lead revenue to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Customer and Account Management
• Prospecting
• Negotiations

This role requires strong sales, communication, and networking skills. The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and then apply a disciplined approach to qualify, negotiate and secure new revenue for the hotel.

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
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Ownership
• Now

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!