Sales Manager - The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hilton • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The iconic Waldorf Astoria property in New Orleans, The Roosevelt, is seeking a Sales Manager to join the team! Our luxury hotel offers an unparalleled combination of Southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings. As the centerpiece of the city, the hotel is located near the French Quarter and within walking distance to the city's most vibrant attractions and entertainment, including Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and the Arts & Warehouse District. Embodying the rich heritage of Southern hospitality, the historic hotel features 504 rooms, over 60,000 square feet of meeting space, and five (5) food and beverage outlets. This includes 2 restaurants, a café, seasonal rooftop bar, and in-room dining. We are looking for an individual with an upbeat, outgoing personality to join our Sales team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the Hospitality industry and Sales. As a Sales Manager, you’re not just generating and managing group sales – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. In this position, you will be tasked with selling small groups of 10-84 rooms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Your responsibilities will include responding to group RFPs within your territory, negotiating contracts, and fostering relationships between customers and the hotel. Additionally, you will seek opportunities for repeat business through prospecting. You will be expected to achieve annual revenue goals of approximately $1 million, encompassing short-term, long-term, and food & beverage revenues.

Requirements

• Upbeat, outgoing personality
• Ability to sell small groups of 10-84 rooms
• Achieve annual revenue goals of approximately $1 million

Nice To Haves

• Grow their career in the Hospitality industry and Sales

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.
• Create sales proposals and conduct site visits of the hotel.
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
• Determine rates and negotiate contracts
• Develop sales strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals
• Prospect for new clients
• Responding to group RFPs within your territory
• Negotiating contracts
• Fostering relationships between customers and the hotel
• Seek opportunities for repeat business through prospecting

Benefits

• 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15% discount on Hilton shares
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support with dedicated caregiving concierge services
• Crisis concierge for practical support and emotional care during times of loss
• Mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Health & welfare benefits including health plans, dental cleanings, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed