Sales Manager - Double Tree Hotel Orleans Airport

Sales Manager

Kenner, LA 70062

Are you a high-energy "Hunter" ready to dominate the New Orleans market? The Double Tree by Hilton New Orleans Airport, managed by A&R Group, is looking for a results-driven Sales Manager to join our team. We don’t just wait for the phone to ring-we go out and get the business! If you have a passion for building relationships, a talent for negotiation, and the drive to exceed revenue goals, we want you to represent our premier airport property.

• Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Bonus/Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance.
• Travel Benefits:
  Worldwide Hilton hotel discounts.
• Autonomy:
  The freedom to manage your territory and own your results.

• Business Development:
  Proactively identify, solicit, and secure new business in the corporate, group, and SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, Fraternal) segments.
• Market Mastery:
  Conduct site tours, outside sales calls, and network at local events to keep the Double Tree top-of-mind for New Orleans travelers.
• Account Management:
  Maintain and grow existing accounts through exceptional service and consistent follow-up.
• Revenue Strategy:
  Work closely with the General Manager and Revenue Manager to ensure we are winning the right business at the right price to maximize RevPAR.
• Contracting:
  Prepare professional proposals and contracts, ensuring all details are accurately communicated to the hotel operations team for flawless execution.

• Active Sales:
  Ability to travel locally for "pavement pounding" sales calls and networking events.
• Presentation:
  Maintaining a polished, professional appearance as the "face" of the hotel.
• Office & Tech:
  Significant use of CRM systems (like Hilton Delphi/FDC) and Microsoft Office.
• Physical Mobility:
  Ability to conduct frequent walking tours of the property, including meeting rooms and guest suites.

• Experience:
  
  2+ years of hotel sales experience is required. Experience in the New Orleans or airport market is a significant advantage!
• Systems:
  Proficiency in Delphi.fdc and Hilton systems is highly preferred.
• The "Hunter" Mentality:
  You are self-motivated, resilient, and thrive on closing the deal.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; you should be as comfortable on a cold call as you are in a boardroom presentation.

At the Double Tree by Hilton New Orleans Airport, we believe in transparency, drive, and the power of a signature warm welcome. Our Sales Managers are the engine that fuels our occupancy, and we provide the tools and support you need to win.

A&R Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A&R Group is a vertically integrated turn-key hospitality firm focused on developing and operating high-value hotels through partnerships with globally recognized hotel brands. Equipped with full-service Development, Design, Construction and Hospitality Management teams, A&R is capable of addressing every stage of the process - from initial conception to ongoing maintenance and operations, A&R is the one-stop shop for every hospitality requisite.