[Remote/WFM] Senior Group Sales Manager - Waldorf Astoria Chicago
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Waldorf Astoria is seeking a Senior Group Sales Manager, to join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast!
Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S., the AAA-Five-Diamond, Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining.
A Senior Group Sales manager serves as the hotel representative to prospective clients and customers who need to rent rooms, meeting space, food and beverage service, etc. Responds to sales inquiries, initiates new sales, prospects and qualifies leads and solicits potential clients, entertains clients, conducts site visits and answers questions, determines rates, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, services accounts and analyzes lost business for the hotel/s. Develops sales plans and strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals. Works with various departments to ensure requested services are provided to customers.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by focusing on group sales.
The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience, preferably in a luxury hotel.
Shift Pattern: M-F, Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 in office)
Salary Range: The annual salary for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
The Benefits  Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
 *
 Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
 Medical Insurance Coverage  for you and your family
 Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
 Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
 Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
 Parental leave to support new parents
 Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
 Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
 Career growth and development
 Team Member Resource Groups
 Recognition and rewards programs
 Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
What will I be doing?
As a Senior Group Sales Manager, you would be responsible for representing the hotelÂs services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotelÂs continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
 Respond to inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
 Travel primarily outside the hotel to initiate new sales, solicit leads, hold conferences and make sales proposals and presentations.
 Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts.
 Determine rates and negotiate contracts.
 Develop sales strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
 Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
 Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
 Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
 Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
 Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
 Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
 Quality
 Productivity
 Dependability
 Customer Focus
 Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision Âto fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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Waldorf Astoria is seeking a Senior Group Sales Manager, to join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast!
Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S., the AAA-Five-Diamond, Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining.
A Senior Group Sales manager serves as the hotel representative to prospective clients and customers who need to rent rooms, meeting space, food and beverage service, etc. Responds to sales inquiries, initiates new sales, prospects and qualifies leads and solicits potential clients, entertains clients, conducts site visits and answers questions, determines rates, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, services accounts and analyzes lost business for the hotel/s. Develops sales plans and strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals. Works with various departments to ensure requested services are provided to customers.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by focusing on group sales.
The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience, preferably in a luxury hotel.
Shift Pattern: M-F, Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 in office)
Salary Range: The annual salary for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
The Benefits  Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
 *
 Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
 Medical Insurance Coverage  for you and your family
 Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
 Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
 Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
 Parental leave to support new parents
 Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
 Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
 Career growth and development
 Team Member Resource Groups
 Recognition and rewards programs
 Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
What will I be doing?
As a Senior Group Sales Manager, you would be responsible for representing the hotelÂs services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotelÂs continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
 Respond to inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
 Travel primarily outside the hotel to initiate new sales, solicit leads, hold conferences and make sales proposals and presentations.
 Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts.
 Determine rates and negotiate contracts.
 Develop sales strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
 Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
 Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
 Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
 Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
 Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
 Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
 Quality
 Productivity
 Dependability
 Customer Focus
 Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision Âto fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
#LI-MD1 Apply Job! Take the Next StepAre you ready for this challenge? Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.
Apply Now