Independent Contractor Sales Representative
About The Position
The Hilton Hotel and Conference Center at College Station is seeking an Independent Contractor Sales Representative to generate new group, event, and meeting business for their full-service hotel and conference center. This role is ideal for a motivated, well-connected sales professional with an existing network in the College Station/Bryan or Houston markets. The representative will leverage their relationships and market knowledge to identify and generate qualified group business opportunities, introduce the hotel's services to prospective clients, and connect leads with the hotel's sales team. The internal Sales and Conference Services teams will provide support once a qualified opportunity is identified. This is a commission-only independent contractor (1099) opportunity with no base salary, draw, or guaranteed compensation. Earnings are based entirely on qualifying business generated and fulfilled.
Requirements
- Based in the Brazos Valley or Greater Houston area
- Well-connected within one or more relevant business or social markets
- Experienced in hospitality, event, travel, group, or B2B sales — or has a strong established network
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- A strong relationship builder and professional communicator
- Comfortable working on a commission-only basis
- Able to travel within the assigned market as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experienced with groups, alumni organizations, weddings, sports, corporate travel, or events is a plus
- A Texas A&M connection is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new group and event business opportunities
- Prospect organizations, companies, teams, associations, alumni groups, and social groups
- Build relationships with decision-makers and event planners
- Introduce the hotel's guest rooms, meeting spaces, and catering services
- Generate qualified leads for room blocks, meetings, and events
- Maintain regular communication with prospects and the hotel's Sales team
- Provide leads and proposals to the hotel sales team for contracting and approval
- Develop business opportunities within the College Station/Bryan and Houston markets
Benefits
- Approved hotel rates and sales collateral
- Hilton hotel and conference center brand support
- Sales team support with proposals and site visits
- Assistance throughout the contracting process
- Conference Services support after a booking is confirmed
- A professional hospitality environment and established hotel brand
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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