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Director of Sales

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington (IN)

245 North College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403

168 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Full-Time

Overview

Opportunity:  Director of Sales 

Develop and execute strategic sales plans through direct sales, marketing, e-commerce channels, public relations, and community partnerships.

Your Growth Path

Area Director of Sales – Regional Director of Sales – Corporate Director of Sales – VP Sales

Your Focus

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  
  • Use internal and external resources and data to develop strategic plans to incorporate all business segments.
  • Understand sales and business processes, support corporate and hotel goals and contribute to enhancement of customer value.
  • Identify customer business requirements and craft customer offers, which result in increased revenue share for the hotel.
  • Monitor achievement of objectives for the sales team and take appropriate action to correct shortfalls versus the annual marketing plan.
  • Achieve annual hotel revenue goals as agreed upon and established in the annual budget.
  • Maintain hotel relationships with key accounts to increase customer satisfaction and account revenue.
  • Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements.
  • Articulate and leverage the benefits of the hotel to close sales opportunities.
  • Prepare and maintain a current annual marketing plan with measurable and specific initiatives detailed to maintain and grow each business segment.
  • Accept leadership responsibilities by modeling proper selling techniques, effective development of others and commitment to industry, and personal development.
  • Develop effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are clearly understood.
  • Travel locally to conduct outside calls, promote the hotel, and review competition.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • Four-year college degree required; additional/advanced degree coursework in business administration, marketing and communications a plus.
  • Previous sales experience in a comparable hotel size and scope required with operations experience preferred.
  • Public relations and community marketing experience required.
  • Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Delphi and access database tools.

HHM Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
  • Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.
  • Moderate travel between hotel and client’s locations required.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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Posted March 31, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington (IN)

At A Glance

Our hotel is close to great shopping, dining and entertainment, including local wineries.

Conduct business at the NSWC Crane facility near our hotel. Visit Indiana University's Assembly Hall for a Hoosier game or attend a meeting at the Bloomington Convention Center, both only minutes from our hotel.

Enjoy complimentary WiFi, a business center and over 5,000 sq. ft. of function space at this downtown hotel. Stay productive with work and maintain your exercise routine in a fitness center which features modern equipment with personal TVs. Relax with our indoor pool and hot tub or catch a show or movie on your HDTV. Take advantage of covered parking and enjoy everything you need to help make your time here a success.

  • Only Hilton hotel in downtown Bloomington Square
  • Walking distance to Indiana University, Convention Center and downtown attractions
  • Complimentary WiFi, business center, fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub
  • Breakfast and dinner at Coaches Sports Bar (Lunch available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Over 5,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space including the Grand Ballroom
  • A TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winning hotel