Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Complimentary Meals
Employee parking
Job Description
The Doubletree by Hilton Omaha Downtown is a prominent hotel establishment known for its exceptional hospitality services and prime location in the heart of Omaha. As part of the Hilton brand, the hotel is committed to delivering a superior guest experience through its 414 well-appointed guestrooms and extensive meeting spaces covering 30,500 square feet, including a dedicated Executive Meeting Center. This well-established hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers, offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and professional excellence. It is dedicated to fostering a work environment that promotes growth, teamwork, and outstanding service, making it a sought-after employer in... Show More
Job Requirements
- experience in food and beverage in the hotel industry
- three or more years of hotel sales management and team leadership experience
- ability to develop and maintain relationships with key clients
- ability to direct the scheduling of conventions and group activities
- ability to develop and maintain good relationships with local community groups and companies
- ability to attend out-of-town conventions to generate business
- ability to execute tactical sales and marketing plans
- experience in recruiting, hiring, training, and career development for sales personnel
- ability to manage departmental budget and monitor sales activities and performance
- professionalism in appearance and dress
Job Qualifications
- excellent verbal and written english communication skills
- ability to travel on sales trips out of town for multiple nights as event schedules and business opportunities dictate
- computer literate in ms word, excel, and powerpoint
- delphi experience
- aggressive negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business with a high conversion ratio
- must be able to knock on doors to get the business
- weekly prospecting and soliciting goals
- uncovering new customers local and social
- effective sales skills to up-sell products and services
- knowledge of menu planning, food presentation, banquet, and event service operations
- ability to manage guest room and meeting space inventories
- broad understanding of facility management sanitation, maintenance, operations
- strong customer development and relationship management skills
- knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the department
- knowledge of event technology products and services
- knowledge of contract management and legalities
- financial management skills e.g. ability to understand p&l statements, manage operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling
- strong communication skills verbal, listening, writing
- strong problem-solving skills
- strong customer and associate relations skills
- strong presentation and platform skills
- strong organizational skills
- strong closing skills
- strong persuasion skills
- ability to use standard software applications and hotel system
- effective decision-making skills
- effective influence skills
Job Duties
- lead the strategic planning and execution of sales department goals and objectives
- utilize prospecting skills and strong business sense to consistently exceed room night and revenue goals
- recruit, deploy, motivate, support, and grow a team of sales managers
- develop and work within stated budgets
- report and critique all group sales activities to the general manager
- enliven the Westmont standards within the department and the hotel
- support all corporate and hotel initiatives as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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