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Event Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Services Washington Hilton

Conference Systems Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Event Senior Sales Manager, Hotel Services Washington Hilton

The Sr. Sales Manager, Venues leads the sales process for assigned groups and directs staff to effectively guide customers through their event experiences. Identifies solutions that meet customer goals and objectives, and utilizes all available tools to ensure maximum event and revenue capture from assigned customer base. Cultivates and maintains relationships with key hotel personnel to enhance the overall business relationship with hotel. Serves as a resource for large, high-end event production in venue location/region and supports team as needed with guidance and training. Leads and supports Company initiatives, business strategies and Core Values. This position supervises the Sales Manager and reports to the Sales Director or Director, Event Technology. Key Job Responsibilities: Revenue Generation Relationship Management Sales Accountability People Development Job Qualifications: BS/BA or 3+ years of Encore or equivalent experience required Minimum 2+ years of sales experience required Prior sales experience in audiovisual, technology or hospitality experience preferred Knowledge of sales process required in addition to the ability to read and decipher financial reports and records Technical aptitude, computer proficiency and CRM knowledge required. Prefer CAD and Oracle knowledge Superior communication and presentation skills Competencies (by Core Values): Deliver World Class Service Hospitality Ownership Do The Right Thing Demonstrates Self-Awareness Drive Results Ensures Accountability See The Big Picture Decision Quality Manages Complexity Value People Collaborates Physical Requirements: Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting: 4-5 hours per day Standing: 2-3 hours per day Walking: 2-3 hours per day Stooping: 0-1 hour per day Crawling: 0-1 hour per day Kneeling: 0-1 hour per day Bending: 0-1 hour per day Reaching (above your head): 0-1 hour per day Climbing: 0 hours per day Grasping: 0 hours per day Lifting Requirements 0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally 16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally 51 - 100 lbs: Never Over 100 lbs: Never Carrying Requirements 0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally 16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally 51 - 100 lbs: Never Over 100 lbs: Never Auditory/Visual Requirements Close Vision: Continuously Distance Vision: Continuously Color Vision: Continuously Peripheral Vision: Continuously Depth Perception: Continuously Hearing: Continuously Pushing/Pulling Requirements 0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally 16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally 51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally Over 100 lbs: Never Work Environment: Hotel Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area. The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.