Sales Manager-DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando East - UCF Area, Orlando, FL

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Solicitation, selling and contracting rooms for assigned market (Government accounts and Association) in coordination with transient/group demand patterns and existing Association group business in order to maximize hotel room and related revenue.
• Continuous outside and inside sales solicitation to grow new Government and Association Group.
• Efficient and accurate detailing of groups/accounts as needed from time of booking through event date, communication of details to operational departments in a timely and accurate manner to ensure proper execution of guest needs.

Qualifications

• Experience/Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED minimum. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years - experience in hotel sales, preferably in the Association/or Government markets.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer programs, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, property management system, sales software, timekeeping system, etc.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize

Preferred Skills And/or Education

• Hotel Sales Experience at last 2 years preferred, Hilton Experience preferred Hilton OnQ or PEP Knowledge a plus
• Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel.
• Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, writing and executing action plans, and hotel operations.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize