Senior Sales Manager - Washington Hilton

Job Description - Senior Sales Manager - Washington Hilton (HOT0B8YX) Work Locations Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Washington 20009 The Washington Hilton, steeped in history, has hosted presidents, notable figures, and prestigious events since 1965. Come be a part of this iconic property as the next Senior Sales Manager and enjoy all that Hilton has to offer, from a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts. What will I be doing? 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 strive 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. Position Summary 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. Key Responsibilities: Customer and Account Management: Actively engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales, Convention Bureau, and Intermediaries to retain existing customers and secure new business for the Hotel. Prospecting: Demonstrate mastery of the prospecting process. Identify potential customers and prepare and implement your call strategy. Negotiations: Understand the customer and the business leaders' expectations. Adapt to a changing market. What are we looking for? To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of two to five years of sales experience Additional Requirements: Ability to travel on short notice and adaptable to schedule changes. Highly professional presentations and oral and written communication skills are essential. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr