Sales Manager - Conrad Indianapolis at Hilton Global in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

As Sales Manager at The Conrad Indianapolis, you would be responsible for developing relationships with customers who wish to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities. You will play a key role in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of hotel group sales experience, be a team player with excellent communication skills and want to close business while fostering client relationships.

We offer over 15,000 square feet of elegant meeting space steps from downtown attractions. Come join our Team and grow your Sales career with HILTON.

Requirements:

Hotel sales experience

Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Assets:

Hotel Events experience

Business Travel Sales Experience

Hilton experience

Delphi/FDC experience

What will I be doing?

Increase qualified group booking volume by developing strong relationships with new accounts and growing production with assigned existing accounts. This position will handle groups that have 25 or less guest rooms on peak including the Entertainment Market. This is the perfect role for developing growing your sales career with Hilton.

Essential Job Functions:

• Respond to sales inquiries from potential customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
• Methodically solicit potential clients for future business on an on-going basis.
• Establish and maintain visibility with accounts.
• Determine rates, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and analyze lost business .
• Plan and execute site inspections as required.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual group sales goals.
• Conduct outside sales calls and polished presentations to local companies and schools.
• Attend hotel and industry related functions and tradeshows.
• Entertain potential and existing clientele to develop and maintain relationships.

Supportive Functions:

• Communicate clearly and accurately (verbally or non-verbally) in a pleasant manner.
• Show competence by completing job responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate an ability to follow a prescribed sequence of service with each encounter.
• Take initiative, be willing to assume responsibility for exceeding guests' expectations.
  
  

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!