Group Sales Manager/Hilton Minneapolis Airport

What you will be doing

• Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive sales manager, 80% (eighty) of time should be spent in active sales solicitation.
• Assist the Director of Sales in the preparation of the annual marketing plan, including the action plans covering assigned market segments.
• Send proposals on all leads which fit the profile of the property and actively follow through to convert from proposal to definite status. 
• Obtain, document and route all necessary information on definite groups, including billing information, credit application, rooming list and VIP arrangements. Details on meeting arrangements, menus, audio-visual arrangements, etc., should be documented and passed on to catering manager for follow up.

Salary range for this position starts at (based on experience): $65,000- $75,000. Full Time Associates at the Hilton Minneapolis Airport are eligible for group health insurance including, Medical, Dental, Vision and life insurance. Additional benefits include Parental Maternity Leave, 401k and Paid Time Off Accrual. The Hilton Minneapolis Airport reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.

What we are looking for

• Strong business communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Talk and listen to clients, demonstrating excellent sales skills by knowing and selling product in a professional and courteous manner
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!