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.
What will I be doing?
As a Sales
Manager, you would be responsible for representing the hotel's services
and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel's continuing
effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to
the highest standards:
What
It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define
what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team
member:
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.
And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline
to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
What
It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define
what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team
member:
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.
And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline
to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
What
It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define
what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team
member:
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.
And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline
to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
Here's
what you'll do during a typical day:
SPECIFIC JOB
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess
the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain
and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job,
with or without reasonable accommodation.
