Area Director of Sales

We're looking for a confident, creative, and energetic Area Director of Sales to lead our Chicago cluster — 4 Hilton hotels including 3 downtown properties and a Conference Center outside the city. This is an on-property role: you'll be visible and present at all four hotels every week, leading a great team that's ready to go. What You'll Bring A solid track record across all facets of hotel sales — Group, Business Transient, and Catering Proven ability to lead both seasoned sales professionals and newer team members — developing everyone A strategic mindset with the ability to drive results across multiple properties simultaneously Hilton brand and Delphi experience preferred Chicago market knowledge a plus, but great talent wins over zip code What You'll Do Set and drive revenue strategy across all four properties — group, BT, catering, and local Lead, coach, and develop the full cluster sales team — from your tenured leaders to your up-and-comers Partner with Revenue Management and Corporate Marketing to maximize performance Build annual business plans, manage the S&M budget, and report results Be present, be engaged, and be the strategic force behind a high-performing sales culture What We Offer A talented, collaborative team that's excited to be led well Corporate Marketing and Revenue Management support — real backup A robust Sales & Marketing budget Competitive salary + performance bonus + full benefits Career growth in a company that keeps expanding If you're a sales leader who thrives in a multi-property environment, loves Chicago, and wants to be part of something great — we want to hear from you. *The anticipated compensation range for the position is $165k- $185k per year. The salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience in the job and the required industry, education, etc. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with federal law. New hires will be required to complete Form I-9 documentation upon employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North