Senior Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

If you are a natural salesperson who enjoys selling memorable experiences with excellent communication skills in a resort environment, this job is for you! This position is a Senior Sales Manager role reporting directly to the Resort Director of Sales.

Job Description:
The Senior Sales Manager is an experienced seller responsible for generating revenue through the development of new & existing business opportunities and the cultivation of strong client relationships. This position focuses on securing group, association and convention business while delivering exceptional customer service and representing Hilton Daytona Beach with professionalism and enthusiasm.

This position partners closely with hotel leadership, operations, events, and revenue management teams to achieve revenue goals, maximize occupancy, and ensure a seamless experience for clients and guests.

Responsibilities:

Business Development & Revenue Generation:

• Identify, solicit, and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, incoming leads, sales presentations, networking, referrals, site tours, and trade shows. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients to build loyalty and repeat business. 
• Handle the entire booking process from qualifying leads, conducting site inspections, creating proposals, negotiating rates, maximizing profitability and closing contracts.  
• A strong knowledge and understanding of contract terminology to ensure the business is profitable with minimal risk.  
• Achieve established sales goals, prospecting activity targets, and revenue objectives.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of other team members as needed.  
• A strong understanding of Revenue Management and maximizing event space is required. 

Client Relationship Management:

• Deliver exceptional service throughout the sales process to drive customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts and business
  opportunities.
• Conduct site inspections and presentations showcasing hotel facilities, accommodations, meeting space, and services.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify. future business opportunities.

Sales Administration:

• Maintain accurate documentation of client communications, account activity, contracts, and business opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Utilize CRM and hotel sales systems to track activity and manage account information.

Market Awareness & Collaboration:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth.
• Partner with operations, events, and revenue management teams to ensure successful execution of booked business.
• Participate in sales meetings, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities.
• Represent Hilton Daytona Beach at industry events, trade shows, networking functions, and community activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of hotel sales, hospitality sales, or related experience preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle conflict 
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with hotel sales systems and CRM platforms preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to conduct property tours throughout the hotel.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight for client meetings, trade shows, and networking events.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of marketing materials and presentation equipment.

Additional Information:

• Must maintain confidentiality of hotel, guest, client, and financial information.
• Must successfully complete all required hotel training programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurancePaid time off.
• 401(k) and retirement savings opportunities.
• Employee hotel room discounts.