Director of Group Sales - Hilton Columbus Downtown

The Sales Team at the Hilton Columbus Downtown is currently seeking a Director of Group Sales to work at our award-winning property. Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality!

The Hilton Columbus Downtown , located near the Arena District, Short North Arts District, and North Market, is now the largest hotel in Ohio with 1,000 rooms and 75,000 square feet of meeting space! The Hilton Columbus Downtown is already receiving top awards within Hilton (ex. 6-timeConnie Winner and F&B Program of the Year) and is rated as an AAA 4-Diamond Hotel. Come be a part of what is happening in Columbus! Help share the story of our incredible property—and the fun, vibrant, and beautiful city we call home!

What will I be doing?

Manages and directs sales staff to secure clients and to establish long-term relationships with these clients. Responds to sales inquiries, initiates new sales, prospects and qualifies leads and solicits potential 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. Assists in interviewing, training, supervising, counseling, scheduling and evaluating staff.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company to Work for in the U.S.
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 such as:
• Health insurance
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• 401(K) plan with employer match
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Supportive parental leave
• Continued educational credentials
• Free Covered On-Site Parking or Discounted Bus Pass

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!

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