Now Hiring - Hilton Hotels Corporation - Group Sales Manager in Woodland Hills, CA

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Salary: $80,000-90,000 with sales bonus eligibility ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SALES AND MARKETING * Achieve group sales targets and revenue goals through effective sales and negotiation strategies to identify new business opportunities. Align efforts with market conditions and hotel needs to optimize revenue and drive growth. * Proactively and promptly manage, qualify, solicit, and secure group room inquires and bookings. Prepare proposals, contracts, and other brand communications to facilitate the closure of sales. Identify opportunities to up-sell into premium and suite categories to maximize revenue. * Show client meeting spaces and other areas of the hotel, as applicable * Host clients at hotel, so they can experience outlets firsthand * Personally meeting with VIP guests and clients to ensure their needs are met and to gather feedback * Collaborate with internal departments, including catering, front desk, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of group bookings. * Work with the marketing team to create targeted promotional materials and campaigns for group business. * Compile lists of prospective clients and key accounts from business directories and other sources to generate sales leads. Maintain strong relationships with top accounts to ensure continued business. * Host impactful site inspections and familiarization trips as needed to showcase the hotel's offerings. * Maintain active liaison with competitors regionally through personal contacts, professional and industry associations. Monitor pricing, room pricing levels, facilities and function activities at competitive facilities to ensure the Hotel remains in a competitive position. * Monitor actual sales performance and revenue to assess progress against individual and hotel goals and adjust strategies as necessary. Work with supervisor to forecast revenue for incoming groups monthly. * Follows up on the progress of clients booked, such as room night pick up and with the Meeting & Services Manager and Sales & Catering Coordinator to ensure maximum occupancy. * In-depth knowledge of the primary group sales market, client preferences, and industry trends, coupled with a robust client base. * Represent hotel in community affairs and industry related events when required. The Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to*[please apply online]*or call 818 [please apply online] to let us know the nature of your request. Experience Required * 3 year(s): Minimum 3 years in group sales management with the full-service hotel segment Education Required * Bachelors or better Preferred * High School or better Skills Preferred * Teamwork * ONQ * Time-Management * Detail Oriented Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.