Area Sales Manager

Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown; Storyville (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative sales team

Director of Sales support

Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Career growth opportunities

Represent three hotels

Job summary

Canopy by Hilton New Orleans Downtown is seeking a confident Sales Manager for the three-property downtown cluster. This on-property role focuses on building client relationships, driving new business, and meeting revenue goals with support from the Director of Sales and hotel teams.

You will generate new business, close group and corporate opportunities, and manage pipelines across Canopy New Orleans, SpringHill Suites New Orleans, and TownePlace Suites New Orleans.

Qualifications

• Hotel sales experience with Group, Business Transient, and/or Catering sales.
• Ability to prospect, develop new business and grow relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with excellent customer service.
• Collaborative across multiple hotels and departments; with Delphi/STS Cloud preferred.
• New Orleans market knowledge is a plus; talent wins over zip code.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow accounts across three downtown hotels.
• Solicit, negotiate, and close group, business transient, and local corporate opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients, planners, and local businesses.
• Conduct hotel tours, attend events, and make sales calls to expand presence.
• Partner with Director of Sales, Revenue Management, and ops teams to maximize revenue.
• Manage sales pipeline, prepare proposals/contracts, and record activity in Delphi/STS Cloud.
• Be visible at each property, delivering exceptional client service from inquiry to turnover.

Skills

Hotel sales

Group sales

Business transient sales

Catering sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Account management

Multi-property coordination

Tools

Delphi

STS Cloud

Brand knowledge (Hilton/Marriott)

Job description

We're looking for a confident, creative, and energetic Sales Manager to join our downtown New Orleans cluster sales team, supporting three dynamic downtown hotels. This is an on-property role, where you'll build strong client relationships, drive new business, and collaborate closely with the Director of Sales and hotel teams to achieve revenue goals.

Properties: Canopy New Orleans, SpringHill Suites New Orleans, TownePlace Suites New Orleans

What You'll Bring

• A proven track record in hotel sales with experience in Group, Business Transient, and/or Catering sales
• A passion for prospecting, developing new business, and growing existing client relationships
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple hotels and departments
• Hilton and Marriott brand and Delphi and/or STS Cloud experience preferred
• New Orleans market knowledge is a plus, but great talent wins over zip code

What You'll Do

• Generate new business and grow existing accounts across three downtown New Orleans hotels
• Solicit, negotiate, and close group, business transient, and local corporate opportunities to achieve revenue goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, meeting planners, and local businesses
• Conduct hotel tours, attend networking events, sales calls, and industry functions to expand market presence
• Partner with the Director of Sales, Revenue Management, and hotel operations teams to maximize revenue opportunities
• Manage your sales pipeline, prepare proposals and contracts, and maintain accurate account activity in Delphi and STS Cloud.
• Be visible and engaged at each property, providing exceptional service and ensuring a seamless client experience from inquiry through turnover

What We Offer

• A collaborative and experienced sales team that values creativity, teamwork, and results
• Support from an experienced Director of Sales along with Corporate Marketing and Revenue Management teams
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth within a company that continues to expand
• The chance to represent three outstanding hotels in one of the nation's premier hospitality markets

If you're a hospitality sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business, and working in a fast-paced multi-property environment, we'd love to hear from you.

*The salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience in the job and the required industry, education, etc.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with federal law. New hires will be required to complete Form I-9 documentation upon employment.