Now Hiring - Zachry Group - Hilton Palacio del Rio - Sales Manager in San Antonio, TX

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ABOUT US: At Zachry Hospitality we are passionate about hospitality and excellent customer service. Our hotel surrounds itself with team members who share that same passion. We take care of our guests and team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make: Every Person Matters* Together We Can Do Great Things* This Is More Than a Job* BENEFITS: * Company paid short-term and long-term disability. * Medical, dental and vision insurance * Fidelity 401K retirement plan with employer matching up to 6% of contribution * Hilton Hotel Travel Discount Program * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Free Meal * Free annual VIA bus pass * Quarterly Incentive Bonus * Referral Bonus Incentive Program * Team Member Assistance Program JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Director of Sales in the management, coordination and execution of items related to the marketing and sales operation of the hotel. Responsible for the management and solicitation of designated markets. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Plan, direct, organize and control departmental activities such as telemarketing, outside sales calls, conducting walking tours, entertaining clients, developing and soliciting new leads, presenting and preparing written proposals and contracts. Focus on conference center sales. * Communicates with guests and team members both verbally and in writing to answer questions and provide clear direction in advising and instructing staff in details of work. * Gather, organize and disseminate both written and verbal information regarding the specific requirements of client's events to the appropriate departments and individual clients in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant, and professional manner. * Develops target lists and action plans for account solicitation. * Provides guidance in prospecting and qualifying potential leads. * Organize and/or attend scheduled Sales, Revenue and other related meetings. * Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspire team members to meet and exceed standards and promote team member empowerment. * Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum of 4-year college degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: 2+ years prior hospitality experience preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: N/A