What are we looking for:
2 years of catering sales or event management experience required
Delphi FDC experience preferred
The Benefits
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits.
Complimentary parking
The Skirvin Hilton is one of Oklahoma Citys most storied landmarks and a proud member of Historic Hotels of America. We are seeking a Group Sales Manager to manage short-term group bookings with peak room blocks of 1035 rooms across all market segments.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent a newly renovated 225-guest-room hotel featuring 16000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space while building meaningful client relationships and growing your career with a Hilton corporate-managed property.
If youre passionate about hospitality thrive in a fast-paced sales environment and enjoy selling a truly iconic hotel this role offers both professional growth and the chance to be part of a legendary Oklahoma City destination.
What will I be doing
Position Summary
As a Team Member in this role you will be responsibleto:
Customer and Account Management:
Actively engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales Convention Bureau and Intermediaries to retain existing customers and secure new business for the Hotel.
Develop and execute plans to engage in outside sales calls industry tradeshows and customer events.
Develop execute and communicate a monthly quarterly and annual business plan for a designated market.
Maintain up to date pipeline of business opportunities that will meet the short and long term business objectives for the designated market.
Represent hotel in all interactions dealing with their customers relative to sales including creating business proposals and executing contracts.
Conduct site inspections through masterful story telling with prospective and existing customers based on their individual needs.
Coordinate customer specifications (including room food and beverage and meeting space requirements) via identified lead management system. Enter and maintain pertinent account and booking information in Delphi FDC in accordance with defined standards.
Prospecting:
Research solicit and generate new leads for business opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts maximizing new room revenue and meet and exceed lead generation goals.
Create and execute plan to shift share from your competitors.
Engage in outside sales activities to uncover needs build relationships and to win new business.
Negotiations:
Negotiate contracts and commission agreements with end user customers and intermediaries.
Provide solutions that both achieve and protect the financial goals of the hotel while strengthening relationships with customers.
Engage Hilton Worldwide Sales and Hilton Legal to support the contracting process when needed.
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EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
Manager
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