Conference Sales Manager - H

Hilton-Charlotte-Uptown; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GO Hilton travel discount program

Paid vacation days

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D

Job summary

The Hilton Charlotte Uptown is seeking an experienced Conference Sales Manager to join our upscale hotel team in Uptown Charlotte. You will cultivate relationships with meeting planners from initial contact through on-site execution, and actively prospect group leads to achieve revenue goals.

The role requires at least one year of sales-related experience in catering, banquets, or events, and the ability to work weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in catering, banquets, or sales.
• Experience with full-service hotel brand or catering venues preferred.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with meeting planners from sales phase through on-site execution.
• Prospect and qualify group leads to meet revenue goals.
• Handle inquiries and prepare booking proposals.
• Arrange site inspections, proposals and presentations.
• Maintain accurate data in sales management system.
• Manage market of 40 rooms or less on peak night.
• Prepare group contracts, rate agreements and catering orders.
• Conduct site inspections and hotel tours.
• Work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Coordinate with hotel departments.

Skills

Hotel sales

Catering

Banquets

Event management

Prospecting

Site inspections

Booking proposals

Delphi

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Delphi

Hotel software

Job description

The Hilton Charlotte Uptown is an upscale full-service property featuring 400 state of the art guestrooms and over 40,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. At the Hilton Charlotte Uptown, team members enjoy a positive and high-energy environment where individual contributions are valued and celebrated every day. We are currently looking for an experienced hospitality professional to become our Conference Sales Manager. Candidate must have at least one year of experience in hotel sales, catering, banquets or event management.

Key responsibilities of the Conference Sales Manager:

• Create a dynamic and positive relationships with meeting planners from sales phase through on-site execution of event.
• Actively prospect and qualify group leads and achieve sales revenue goals.
• Handle inquiries and prepare booking proposals for clients and planners.
• Arrange and conduct site inspections, proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Maintain accurate information in sales management system on all leads, accounts and group bookings
• Manage assigned market of 40 rooms or less on peak night
• Prepare group contracts, rate agreements and catering event orders
• Conduct site inspections and hotel tours
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays as needed based on business levels and group meeting schedules
• Follow proper event management procedures and communicate effectively with other hotel departments
• Prepare catering event orders, group resume and billing correspondence
• Strong ability to multi-task and utilize various systems including Delphi and other hotel software platforms.

Benefits at Hilton Charlotte Uptown

• Be part of a collaborative, service-focused team dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences and gain valuable career experience
• Enjoy the GO Hilton Travel Discount program and enjoy discounts at thousands of Hilton properties worldwide.
• Access paid vacation days, paid sick days and paid holidays.
• Participate in health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• Save for the future with a 401(k) retirement plan and company match
• Enjoy the excitement of Uptown Charlotte, just steps from premier dining, entertainment, and sporting venues.
• Participate in team member appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs.
• Enjoy complimentary meals during each shift and much more!

Hilton Charlotte Uptown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year: Experience with Catering, Banquets and/or Sales

Preferred

1 year: Experience with full-service hotel brand(s) or full service catering venues