Director of Luxury Consortia and Leisure Sales - Waldorf Astoria New York

Job description

After undergoing a transformative restoration, The Waldorf Astoria New York is set to reignite its magnetic allure.  The Waldorf Astoria New York is seeking a Director of Luxury Consortia and Leisure Sales to unveil a new era of luxury which embodies the spirit of New York City.

The Director of Luxury Consortia and Leisure Sales at the Waldorf Astoria New York will establish, cultivate and generate business with Luxury Consortia and Leisure clients. Responds to sales inquiries, initiates new sales, prospects and qualifies leads and solicits potential group clients, conducts site visits and answers questions, determines rates, prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, services accounts and analyzes lost business for the hotel. 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.

What will I be doing ?

As Director of Luxury Consortia and Leisure Sales, you would be responsible for representing the hotel's services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel's 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 sales inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
·  Initiate new sales, prospects and qualifies leads and solicits potential clients
·  Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
·  Conduct property site visits and answer questions
·  Determine rates, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, service accounts and analyze lost business for the hotel
·  Develop sales plans and 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 global brands.  Our vision “to 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!

The annual salary range for this role is 160-180K and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.