Senior Sales Manager - The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel

Hilton; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global hospitality company as a Senior Sales Manager at The Inn at Penn. This role focuses on securing groups and conventions while fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales and communication skills, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Career development opportunities

Travel discounts

Paid Time Off starting from day one

Supportive parental leave

Recognition and awards programs

Educational benefits including debt-free education options

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of hotel sales experience.
• Ability to travel on short notice and adapt to schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Secure groups and conventions by building relationships with customers.
• Research and generate new leads for group opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Sales

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Inn at Penn (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlidhh-the-inn-at-penn/) is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Manager to secure groups and conventions by building and establishing relationships with customers. Located on the University of Pennsylvania campus, across from The Wharton School, near Drexel University and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and just 11 minutes from City Hall.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of hotel sales experience and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and paying attention to detail.

If you enjoy building and maintaining client relationships within the Association, Corporate, Medical, Education, Professional, Sports, and social markets, join our team!

The Benefits – Hilton is recognized as the best hospitality workplace in the world and the #2 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place To Work US (https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-place-to-work-us/) and Fortune (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortune/). We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members through innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family
• Mental Health Resources
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Supportive parental leave
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) — purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education options including college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, and professional certificates
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

_*Available benefits may vary depending on property-specific terms and conditions of employment and collective bargaining agreements._

Role Overview: The Senior Sales Manager is responsible for securing groups and conventions by building and establishing relationships with customers. Hilton seeks well-rounded, business-minded individuals. The sales environment is fast-paced and dynamic, offering a launching pad for career growth in hospitality.

What will I be doing?

• Research, solicit, and generate new leads for group opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts to maximize revenue.
• Represent the hotel in developing market segments and new customer relationships while maintaining existing accounts.
• Develop business strategies by analyzing hotel and market trends and implementing marketing initiatives to meet and exceed sales goals.

Position Statement: This role requires strong sales, communication, and networking skills, with a deep understanding of customer needs and a disciplined approach to securing revenue.

Responsibilities include:

• Customer and Account Management: Engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales, Convention Bureau, and Intermediaries to retain and grow business.
• Develop and execute plans for outside sales, industry trade shows, and customer events.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of business opportunities.
• Represent the hotel in all customer interactions, including proposals and contracts.
• Conduct site inspections tailored to customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of hotel sales experience.
• Ability to travel on short notice and adapt to schedule changes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Hilton’s core values include Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a sense of urgency. We value attributes like quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability.

What is it like to work at Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of hotels. We are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for our Team Members. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and success.

Perks of joining our team include:

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• Career development opportunities
• Travel discounts with 100 nights of discounted travel
• Paid Time Off starting from day one
• Supportive parental leave
• Recognition and awards programs
• Educational benefits including debt-free education options

**Job:** Sales

**Title:** Senior Sales Manager - The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel

**Location:** [Location details]

**Requisition ID:** HOT0BLP3

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