Sales Manager - DoubleTree Hilton Bahia Fort Lauderdale

Job Description:

Sales Manager – Double Tree by Hilton Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale (HOT0C900)

Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach is more than a destination—it’s a landmark property where your sales expertise can shine. With 288 total guest rooms and over 25,000 square feet of oceanfront meeting space and capacity for events up to 900 guests, this iconic hotel offers unmatched potential for high‑value group business. Just minutes from the Broward County Convention Center and Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport, Bahia Mar combines prime location with stunning views, including our Grande View Ballroom overlooking the Atlantic.

Join a team that transforms world‑class amenities into unforgettable experiences and drives success in one of Florida’s most vibrant markets.

Our ideal candidate has at least two years of group sales experience at a similarly sized property, is hungry for success, highly motivated, and skilled at overcoming objections. They excel at prospecting and finding new business opportunities, are driven to exceed goals, and thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.

This role is primarily Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm with the ability to be flexible with their time to accommodate any client engagement events and site inspections.

This role is an hourly role and qualifies for a bonus incentive program.

• Access to pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt‑
  
  Free Education:
  
  Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares:
  Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property‑specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

The sales office in a hotel is a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment and is a true launching pad for those who aspire to grow their careers in hospitality. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Research, solicit and generate new leads for group opportunities through database research and proactive sales efforts, maximizing new room revenue streams, to meet and exceed lead generation goals.
• Represent the hotel in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relations with assigned accounts. Consistently strives to maximize revenue and profitability for all hotel revenue streams.
• Develop a business strategy by analyzing historical, current and future hotel and market trends, implementing marketing initiatives to capture the maximum amount of lead revenue to meet and exceed sales goals.
• This role requires strong sales, communication, and networking skills. The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and then apply a disciplined approach to qualify, negotiate and secure new revenue for the hotel.
• Customer and Account Management - Apply strong sales skills to create customer value. Differentiate Hilton from the competition and bring clear value to customers and the organizations they represent.
• Prospecting - Demonstrate a mastery of the prospecting process. Identify potential customers. Prepare and implement your call strategy.
• Negotiations - Understand the customer and the business leaders expectations. Adapt to a changing market.
• Actively engage with Hilton Worldwide Sales, Convention Bureau and Intermediaries to retain existing customers and secure new business for the Hotel.
• Develop and execute plans to engage in outside sales calls, industry trade shows and customer events.
• Develop, execute and communicate a monthly, quarterly and annual business plan…