Executive Meeting Sales Manager - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for providing exceptional guest experiences across its diverse portfolio of world-class hotels and resorts. With a rich legacy that spans over a century, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, consistently upholding its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. As a company deeply committed to exceptional service, innovation, and creating memorable experiences, Hilton also prides itself on fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Having earned repeated recognition as one of the World's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton exemplifies an environment that supports growth, career advancement, and personal well-being for all its team members.

The role of Executive Meeting Sales Manager at Hilton is pivotal to driving group sales operations while spreading the warmth of genuine hospitality. This position is focused on managing and selling group bookings typically consisting of 10 to 40 guest rooms during peak times, with or without associated meeting space. The Executive Meeting Sales Manager is responsible not only for generating new business through proactive outreach and strategic lead qualification but also for nurturing and growing existing client relationships to maximize profitability. Key responsibilities include the development of targeted sales strategies based on insightful market analysis, the management of the complete sales lifecycle from proposal preparation and site visits to contract negotiation, and ensuring meticulous booking coordination involving rooms, food and beverage, and meeting arrangements.

Hilton emphasizes leadership and team development in this role, encouraging managers to inspire and coach their teams to achieve their fullest potential, thereby fostering a collaborative and high-performance workplace. The position embodies Hilton's core values—hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a focus on delivering impactful results. Hilton further supports its team members with an impressive range of benefits, including discounted travel opportunities through the Go Hilton program, employee stock purchase options, paid parental leave, personalized caregiving and crisis support, mental health resources, generous paid time off, comprehensive health and welfare plans, and retirement savings plans. These benefits underscore Hilton's holistic approach to employee well-being and career sustainability.

Joining Hilton means becoming part of an award-winning culture where every team member contributes to making guests' stays delightful and memorable. Whether you're embarking on a new career path or seeking growth within the hospitality sector, Hilton provides the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of guests while developing your own professional journey within a respected global brand.