Group Sales Manager/Hilton Minneapolis Airport

remingtonhotelscareers; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid Time Off Accrual

Parental Maternity Leave

Job summary

Hilton Minneapolis Airport is seeking a Sales Manager to conduct aggressive solicitation, focusing 80% on active sales. You will assist the Director of Sales in crafting the annual marketing plan and prepare proposals for leads that fit the property profile.

You will gather and route all necessary information on definite groups, including billing, credit, and VIP arrangements, and collaborate with catering for event details.

Qualifications

• Strong business communication and presentation skills.
• Sales skills with professional client interaction.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aggressive solicitation through outside calls and appointments.
• Assist the Director of Sales in preparing the annual marketing plan.
• Send proposals for leads and follow through to definite status.
• Document group details including billing, credit and VIP arrangements.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Job description

What you will be doing

• Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive sales manager, 80% (eighty) of time should be spent in active sales solicitation.


• Assist the Director of Sales in the preparation of the annual marketing plan, including the action plans covering assigned market segments.


• Send proposals on all leads which fit the profile of the property and actively follow through to convert from proposal to definite status.


• Obtain, document and route all necessary information on definite groups, including billing information, credit application, rooming list and VIP arrangements. Details on meeting arrangements, menus, audio-visual arrangements, etc., should be documented and passed on to catering manager for follow up.

Salary range for this position starts at (based on experience): $65,000- $75,000. Full Time Associates at the Hilton Minneapolis Airport are eligible for group health insurance including, Medical, Dental, Vision and life insurance. Additional benefits include Parental Maternity Leave, 401k and Paid Time Off Accrual. The Hilton Minneapolis Airport reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.

What we are looking for

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written


• Talk and listen to clients, demonstrating excellent sales skills by knowing and selling product in a professional and courteous manner


• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays


• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!