Manager of Group Sales - Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station

Why us?

This position is open until 02/05/2026 or until filled.

Pay: $67k-$73k/yr

The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station is a 233-room hotel on the edge of the Union Station Neighborhood. Denver is on our doorstep – Union Station, Coors Field, and the Museum of Contemporary Art are all within a half-mile. We’re a Mile from Ball Arena events, with city dining all around, including our own Woodie Fisher Kitchen and Bar: the oldest remaining structure in Denver’s iconic Union Station neighborhood.

We offer (for Full-time team members):

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-Site Parking or Complimentary RTD MyRide pass
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

Meets and exceeds revenue goals by developing new group accounts and growing current hotel accounts in a profitable and win-win selling approach.

• Targets results-oriented high revenue potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program, in accordance with goals established by department budget and marketing plan.
• Must have own reliable transportation and possess a valid state driver’s license in order to make sales calls.
• Key Account Management:
  Maximizes current hotel key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth.
• Achieves a minimum of 90% of productivity goals and 100% of activity goals, as established by management.

• Captures competitor's accounts through networking, research and reader board surveys in order to target and solicit those most probable to generate new business.
• Acquires referrals from existing accounts:
  Follows up on all leads within 48 hours of receipt in an effort to create new business for the hotel, and, when appropriate, sends leads to other Sage hotels.
• Plans and implements an on-going Targeted Account Development "hit list" in order to create new revenue and acquire valuable hotel contacts, and contracts.
• Continually targets and prospects for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity and innovation.

• Utilizes yield management techniques by profitably negotiating room rates and function space commitments in order to enhance the hotel's financial performance.
• Account Service and Management:
• Maintains well-documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management system in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Develops strong customer relationships through frequent communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
• Develops customer profiles and maintains an effective trace system, including trace dates and references, in order to best meet client needs, resulting in superior account service and increased revenues.
• Promptly follows-up on all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient and expedient manner.

• Conducts research, surveys, personal investigation and studies market place and territory in order to effectively capitalize on the hotel's strengths and competitor's weaknesses and capabilities.

• Focuses on revenue-producing activity and maximizes selling time by dedicating a minimum 90% work time on direct sales efforts.
• Professionalism:
  Controls expenses while traveling on the property's behalf in order to minimize department and hotel costs.
• Represents themselves, the hotel and Sage Development Resources, Inc. with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service-focused approach, and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communications with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
• Displays a neat, clean, and business-like appearance at all times.