Leisure Sales Manager - Washington Hilton at Hilton Global in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

The Washington Hilton is looking for their next Leisure Sales Manager.

Located just blocks from Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, the historic Washington Hilton boasts 1,107 guest rooms and 118,160 square feet of meeting space spread over 3 floors with 47 meeting rooms. It's an ideal location for groups!

Due to retirement, the team is excited to fill this unique and fun role in sales at the Hilton. We are looking for someone to handle a mix of FIT, Group Tour, local BT, and Embassy group business.

Ideal candidate:

We are seeking a candidate with at least 2+ years of hotel sales experience, a passion for proactive networking, and the ability to build strong relationships within the market. This person will be the go-to representative for all 150 Embassy connections in the city. If you are passionate, knowledgeable about international markets, and love boots-on-the-ground selling, this is the job for you!

Pay Rate: $31.25 and $33.65 per hour - final offer based on experience.
Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, ranking #2 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
• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
• 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 a 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 on property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As the Leisure Sales Manager for the Washington Hilton, you will represent the hotel in researching, developing, and soliciting new FIT, Group Tour, local BT, and Embassy business, while maintaining relationships with current accounts.

Specifically, you will:

• Travel outside of the office to meet with customers and prospective clients to develop business, make proposals, negotiate contracts, maintain contacts, conduct site inspections, and close deals.
• Regularly meet with and entertain customers, conduct property tours, and participate in trade shows, industry, and community events to promote hotel facilities and services.
• Develop sales plans and strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.

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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