Entry-Level Hospitality Sales Manager

Hilton-Garden-Inn-Hotel; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & vision

Employer-paid life

Voluntary Life

401K plan

Hotel discounts

PTO

Bonuses

Career growth

Friendly environment

Brand partnerships

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Gastonia is seeking a Sales Manager - Entry Level to build strong client relationships, develop strategic sales initiatives, and drive revenue growth for the Gastonia property.

You will identify new business, manage the sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Maya Hotels brands, including Hilton Garden Inn and Tru by Hilton.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in sales support, retail, hospitality, or administrative role.
• Proven ability to develop sales strategies, manage a pipeline, and close deals.
• Strong professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google products, and CRMs.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with self-motivation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy & Business Development: develop and execute strategic sales plans to maximize revenue and secure new business.
• Client Relationship Management & Satisfaction: build/maintain relationships with corporate clients and meeting planners.
• Revenue Optimization: achieve revenue targets by selling meeting space and rooms with smart pricing.
• Market Analysis: monitor industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Event Promotion & Coordination: create marketing strategies to increase event bookings and coordinate with operations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Tech proficiency

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Gastonia is seeking a Sales Manager - Entry Level to build strong client relationships, develop strategic sales initiatives, and drive revenue growth for the Gastonia property.

You will identify new business, manage the sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the Maya Hotels brands, including Hilton Garden Inn and Tru by Hilton.