Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hilton McLean Details

Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hilton McLean

Hilton - McLean, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

As a Senior Catering Sales Manager with Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, you will be responsible for developing market segments and soliciting new customers to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The Hilton McLean Tysons Corner is a modern conference hotel that is a 13.9-mile drive to Dulles International Airport and 13.8 miles' drive to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The hotel offers contemporary decor and custom-designed room accomodations and is located in the heart of Fairfax County's business district. Easy access to numerous corporate headquarters, with more than 27,000 sq.ft. of flexible space for meetings and conferences. We're five minutes from the Metro Silver Line, putting DC destinations within reach.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Catering Manager, specifically you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop market segments and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships
• Conduct conferences and external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and secure group and local catering business. Service corporate or social group from start to finish in the sales process to ensure quality and detailed execution.
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
• Conduct property tours and participate in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services
• Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability
• Assist the Director of Catering and Events in the management of the department, as needed

REQUIRED

3 years Sales or related experience in a hotel environment

Corporate experience preferably in a hotel environment or related hospitality field

ASSET

Delphi FDC

Hilton Experience

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, a vacation or Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as the Team Member and Family Travel Program, which provides reduced hotel room rates at many of our hotels for you and your family, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. After 90 days you may enroll in Hilton Worldwide's Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. Hilton Worldwide also offers eligible team members a 401K Savings Plan, as well as Employee Assistance and Educational Assistance Programs. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-time team members in the United States. All benefits listed may not be offered at all locations. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.