Executive Meeting Sales Manager - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business: Research, prospect, and qualify leads through proactive outreach and database mining to drive group sales and exceed lead generation goals
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned market segments, nurturing existing accounts and developing new ones to grow room revenue and overall profitability
• Analyze hotel and market trends to create and execute business plans and marketing initiatives that capture demand and meet sales goals
• Prepare proposals, conduct site visits, negotiate terms, and secure contracts tailored to client needs while maximizing revenue
• Cook up and manage the end-to-end sales process, ensuring accurate and timely entry of account and reservation information in the hotel’s sales management system
• Lead the team by inspiring and developing team members, monitoring performance, providing coaching, and fostering a positive and productive work environment

Qualifications

• 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

About the Role

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including:

• 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

Benefits

Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.