Area Sales Manager - DoubleTree Hilton McLean Tysons & Courtyard Marriott Tysons McLean

Area Sales Manager – Double Tree by Hilton & Courtyard by Marriott

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F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

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F. Saul Company Hospitality Group has been operating for over 130 years and operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels, including Double Tree by Hilton and Courtyard by Marriott. The Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area and employs more than 1,000 hospitality professionals.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.

• Responds to incoming sales leads for the property.
• Identifies, qualifies and solicits new business to achieve personal and property’s revenue goals.
• Focuses efforts on key and target accounts with significant potential sales revenue.
• Develops and executes effective sales plans and actions.
• Maximizes revenue by selling food and beverage to groups.
• Understands the overall market; competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Handles complex business with significant revenue potential as well as significant customer expectations.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities to include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
• Provides excellent customer service in order to grow share of the account.
• Collaborates with Director of Revenue to manage group room blocks effectively including cutoff dates, rooming lists, etc.
• Conducts formal pre-event meetings as required to review/communicate group needs. Ensures proper and prompt follow up on all upsell opportunities.
• Manages meeting space, room set up, food and beverage and audio visual requirements.
• Collaborates with all other operational departments to communicate group details via the group resume pertaining to arrival/departures, billings, special requests, etc.
• Identifies improvements to enhance the client experience.
• Maintains performance level when experiencing changes or challenges.
• Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures and consistently maintain a professional and ethical representation within the Sales and Catering Department.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates independent problem solving skills and identify process improvements needed.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong work ethic and professional focus;
  High level of integrity and discretion.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours based on business needs, with physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the extended shift. Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• At least 2+ years of sales experience required.
• 2+ years of progressive catering sales experience required.
• Delphi experience.
• A proven track record of success in a hotel or a related service industry.
• 2‑year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, or related major, preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled.

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Policy
• Eligible for Incentive
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
• Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
• Annual Team Member Banquets
• Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
• Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
• Complimentary Room Stays
• Weekly Payroll
• Complimentary Parking

McLean, VA $60,000.00–$68,000.00

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F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.