Complex Senior Sales Manager - Hiltons of Chicago

The Hilton Chicago Complex—including Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, and The Drake—is adding a Senior Sales Manager to join its dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent three iconic hotels in the heart of the downtown Chicago market.
The Senior Sales Manager will focus on accounts generating 101+ peak room nights, serve as the Q1 and Holiday coverage specialist, and play a key role in Business Development. This position offers the opportunity to drive strategic sales efforts while representing three of Chicago’s most recognized and historic hotels.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with some moderate travel
Office Location: Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel
Salary: $85,000+ based on applicable and specialized experience
On Site- Benefits: Complimentary lunch and access to the fitness center
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Senior 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.
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:
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

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