Senior Sales Manager - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City is a distinguished full-service hotel located in the heart of Philadelphia, offering 481 guest rooms and a comprehensive 27,337 square feet of flexible meeting space. This includes 19 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art facilities and a unique Assembly on Five Conference Center featuring seven spacious conference rooms with natural lighting, high-tech audiovisual capabilities, designer lighting, ergonomic seating, a welcoming lobby, and multiple breakout areas including an outdoor patio. The hotel prides itself on providing distinctive and creative meeting environments tailored to meet the needs of its diverse clientele. Groups utilizing the dedicated conference floor also benefit from complimentary wireless internet access and the support of a dedicated event services team. This exceptional venue combines convenience, modern amenities, and a prime location in the center of Philadelphia, making it an ideal destination for business, leisure, and event hosting.

The Senior Sales Manager position at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City is a pivotal role designed for an experienced sales professional looking to contribute to the hotel's dynamic sales team. This full-time, salaried role comes with participation in Hilton's sales incentive plan and offers potential for limited remote work days based on performance after the initial 90 days. The position requires availability during regular office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to extend into early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays to support the group's sales efforts. As a Senior Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving group sales initiatives, cultivating new leads through proactive outreach and database research, and maintaining strong relationships with existing key accounts. Your role will encompass developing market segment strategies, especially in Association, Education, and Entertainment sectors, analyzing market trends, and implementing targeted marketing initiatives to maximize revenue and profitability.

Success in this role demands strong leadership skills, a proven history of exceeding sales goals, and the ability to negotiate and secure contracts that meet the hotel’s financial objectives. You will actively engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales teams, industry tradeshows, and customer events to broaden the hotel's market reach, deliver compelling site inspections using storytelling to engage prospects, and maintain meticulous records using the Delphi FDC lead management system. The role's responsibilities include coordinating customer's event specifications, conducting outside sales calls, and crafting strategic business plans on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure the hotel's continued success in the competitive urban market.

Hilton as an employer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, supporting the professional growth and well-being of its Team Members. Joining Hilton offers an opportunity to be part of a globally recognized hospitality leader known for exceptional guest experiences, innovative benefits, and career development pathways. Notable benefits include access to medical and mental health resources, a generous paid time off policy, parental leave, educational opportunities, a 401K retirement plan with company match, the Go Hilton travel program, and employee stock purchase options. This role is a unique chance to grow your career with a prestigious brand while contributing to a vibrant, urban hospitality setting.