Sales Manager

Sales Manager - Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

About the Role:

If you are a natural salesperson who enjoys selling memorable experiences with excellent communication skills in a resort environment, this job is for you! This position is a Sales Manager role reporting directly to the Resort Director of Sales.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible, reliable, and organized.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year or 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in the hospitality industry preferred.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure the achievement of sales objectives on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Solicit group business through action plan preparation and execution.
• Maintain accounts, contacts, activity, and business details within the appropriate software applications.
• Work closely with Catering and Front Office to ensure all details of the contract are signed and delivered.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as required.
• Balance operational, administrative, and Colleague needs.
• Follow corporate as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish parameters, and quotes, and negotiate prices, confirmed by a written contract.
• Participate in tradeshows, conventions, and promotional events within the hotel and trade-related organizations.
• Solicit, confirm, and coordinate Special Corporate and Group Sales.
• Handle customer inquiries and lead requests for groups.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off to include Vacation, Holidays, & Sick.
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms.
• Travel Benefits.