Job DescriptionThe beautiful Hilton San Jose boasts 354 guest rooms and more than 26,000+ square feet of onsite meeting and event space. We are seeking an experienced On Property Senior Sales Manager to join our team and focus on driving larger group business while building strong partnerships with the adjacent convention center.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Hilton corporate-managed hotel and represent a premier property with exceptional meeting and event capabilities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, thrive in a collaborative sales environment, and enjoy building lasting relationships with clients and partners.
Schedule: Monday - Friday between 8am-5pm (flexible for client needs/networking events)
Salary: $85,000-$95,000 based on experience with potential for quarterly incentive
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Represent the hotel to prospective clients: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking group rooms, meeting space, and food and beverage services
- Drive new business opportunities: Respond to inquiries, initiate outreach, qualify leads, and solicit potential clients through proactive sales efforts
- Manage the full sales cycle: Conduct site visits, entertain clients, prepare proposals, determine rates, negotiate contracts, and service accounts through fulfillment
- Develop strategic sales plans: Create and execute strategies to achieve or exceed revenue and room night goals, adjusting based on performance and market conditions
- Analyze sales performance: Evaluate lost business reports and identify opportunities to strengthen conversion and competitiveness
- Support exceptional service delivery: Collaborate across departments to coordinate the fulfillment of contracted services and uphold the highest standards of client satisfaction
- Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
QualificationsWhat It Takes to Make the StayAt Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of
Hospitality. Acting with
Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through
Leadership. A belief that
Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of
Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the
Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.