Executive Meeting Sales Manager - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Job description

The beautiful Hilton Des Moines Downtown is located in the heart of downtown near Iowa Events Center, is looking for an Executive Meeting Sales Manager to join their amazing team! This is a great entry level position and a great opportunity to work with a dynamic Director of Sales & Marketing. This role is hourly at $22.40 per/hour plus opportunity for quarterly bonus opportunity! 

What will I be doing? 

As an Executive Meetings Sales Manager for the Hilton Des Moines Downtown, you will be responsible for selling and servicing the SMERF (Social, Military, Education, Religious, and Fraternal), Government and Association markets. 

·  Respond to sales inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.  Utilize discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and establish agreements with vendors.
·  Initiate new sales, prospects, and qualifies leads. 
·  Write proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective groups for meeting space, space and rate availability for group accommodations for moderately smaller meetings. Develop and quote prices for same.
·  Attend weekly sales departmental meeting and other scheduled meetings to support business operations.
·  Conduct site inspections and property tours with potential customers, visiting guest rooms, meeting space and banquet facilities, as well as other hotel facilities.
·  Partner with operations departments to ensure full participation in servicing accounts.

The Benefits 

We 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.

·  Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment 
·  Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
·  Mental Health Resources
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 
·  Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
·  Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.
·  Career growth and development 
·  Team Member Resource Groups
·  Recognition and rewards programs
·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
·  Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
·  Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits
·  Expanded bereavement leave.
·  Adoption Assistance program
·  Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
·  Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift
·  Complimentary parking

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:

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Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

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Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

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Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

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Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

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Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

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Quality

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Productivity

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Dependability

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Customer Focus

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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!