Senior Sales Manager - Palmer Hilton

Job Description

Senior Sales Manager - The Palmer House Hilton (Job Number: HOT0C7CU
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The Palmer House Hilton – 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago 60603

The Hilton of Chicago Cluster is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to join their dynamic cluster to handle groups of 101-3,999 guest rooms on peak along with meeting space and F &

B. Embrace the opportunity to drive sales for three iconic hotels located in downtown Chicago. Become a part of our team, showcasing our award‑winning brand and securing bookings for remarkable groups.

We are open to a Remote seller that lives within DC, NY, NJ, Boston, or PA and willing to travel to Chicago market as needed.

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000+ and is based on applicable specialized experience, market segment, and location.

Hilton is proud to have an award‑winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. Hilton offers a best‑in‑market SIP (Short‑Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout.

A revenue goal of 200k USD or greater is required in order for the payout potential for that objective to be uncapped. The payout as a percentage of BEE is capped at 60% at 250% achievement if and when the revenue goal for that objective is below 200k USD for the quarter.

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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage –for you and your family
• Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Sick Pay – Paid Time Off, 1 hour accrued after 40 hours worked
• Vacation – Paid Time Off, 40 hours awarded after first year of employment
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• 401(k) plan
• Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant
• Employee Assistant Program
• 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)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

• Minimum of two years of hotel group sales experience within large, big box hotel of 500+ rooms and 40,000 sq. feet + of convention space.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Understanding of hotel sales and demonstrates a hunger to grow, but also a collaborator.
• Comfortable speaking directly to decision makers & strong critical thinking skills.
• Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives.
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Familiarization with Delphi.fdc/Salesforce.
• Experience with in Hilton processes and programs.

A Senior Sales Manager is responsible for securing groups and conventions by building and establishing relationships with customers. Hilton is looking for dynamic individuals who are well‑rounded and business‑minded. The sales office in a hotel is a fast paced, ever‑changing environment and is a true launching pad for those who aspire to grow their careers in hospitality.

Research, solicit and generate new leads for group opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts, maximizing new room revenue streams, to meet and exceed lead generation goals.

Represent the hotel in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relations with assigned accounts. Consistently strives to maximize revenue and profitability for all hotel revenue streams.

Develop a business strategy by analyzing historical, current and future…