Hotel Sales Manager
The Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown is looking for a Sales Manager to join their team! Hilton is ranked #1 on Fortune's Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S. list, offering exclusive global Team Member travel perks and discounts. This property is locally owned and operated by Piatt Hotel Group, an established, family-owned management group with a portfolio of newly constructed, renovated and well-maintained properties across Western PA. A career with Piatt Hotel Group offers pathways for new responsibility, career advancement and continuous learning for Team Members at every level.
As a Sales Manager you are responsible for driving sales and revenue through the acquisition and retention of new and existing clients. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with clients, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional services to meet their needs.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and target potential clients for the hotel.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Develop strategies to expand the client base.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue goals set by the company.
- Negotiate and finalize agreements, contracts, and pricing structures.
- Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel, to previous, current and prospective clients.
- Conduct on property tours and meetings with prospective and existing clients.
- Attend functions to greet clients, ensure smooth operations and address any on-site needs.
- Professionally represent the hotel in the community and industry organizations and events.
- Participate in daily meeting, training and other sales-related meetings as required.
- Knowledge of market trends, competition and key customers of the hotel.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree preferred, high school diploma required
- 2+ years of hospitality sales experience required
- Experience with both corporate and social market a plus
- Revenue Management knowledge preferred but not required
- Hilton experience and systems experience preferred but not required
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with Delphi, strongly desired
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external clients in all situations.
- High level attention to detail and ability to multitask required.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours in a high paced environment.
- Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed for events.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k) with match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid UFC GYM Membership, Food & Beverage Discount, Paid Parking and Team Member Travel Perks/Discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer