Senior Sales Manager - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton•Santa Barbara, CA

23h•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is looking for their next Senior Sales Manager superstar to join the team. The property sits on 24-acres of beachfront, 360 guest rooms, 62,450 sf of event space and 17 meeting rooms. If you have a passion in providing safety and memorable experiences for guest, this is the position for you! The ideal candidate will actively solicit new business, cultivate strong client relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless and successful event execution. Join us and see why Hilton is ranked the best hospitality brand to work for! Our property offers free team member parking, meals with each shift and great career growth!

Requirements

1-2 years senior hotel sales background.
Hotel size of 300+ guest room familiarity.
Large group selling background
Ability to take initiative and build new business and strengthen existing partnerships.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage shifting deadlines.
Must be highly organized, team‑oriented, and able to work seamlessly with senior leadership.
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
Inspiring others through Leadership.
A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
A sense of Ownership and accountability.
A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Represent the hotel to prospective clients: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking group rooms, meeting space, and food and beverage services
Drive new business opportunities: Respond to inquiries, initiate outreach, qualify leads, and solicit potential clients through proactive sales efforts
Manage the full sales cycle: Conduct site visits, entertain clients, prepare proposals, determine rates, negotiate contracts, and service accounts through fulfillment
Develop strategic sales plans: Create and execute strategies to achieve or exceed revenue and room night goals, adjusting based on performance and market conditions
Analyze sales performance: Evaluate lost business reports and identify opportunities to strengthen conversion and competitiveness
Support exceptional service delivery: Collaborate across departments to coordinate the fulfillment of contracted services and uphold the highest standards of client satisfaction
Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

Benefits

Free team member parking
Meals with each shift
Great career growth
Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 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
Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next