Sales Manager

at  HILTON WHISTLER

WHY WORK FOR HILTON WHISTLER RESORT & SPA:

The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa is the Heart and Soul of the Whistler Experience! We offer our employees a fun and professional work environment with training and career advancement opportunities as well as meaningful benefits for their wellbeing. As a Sales Manager, you will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Life & Leisure Program – Incentive paid out for every day that you work!
• Extended Health Benefit Plan
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Complimentary Meals
• Complementary On-Site Staff Parking
• 50% on Food at Cinnamon Bear Bar & Grille
• Participate in Hilton’s Team Member Travel Program
• Educational Assistance Program - Take courses that will assist with your career development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in Sales.
• Experience in a Resort Hospitality environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of the local market is an asset.
• Knowledge in using sales automation (DELPHI) & PMS systems.
• Experience working collaboratively with revenue management.
• Excellent command of the English language – written and verbal. Other languages an asset.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate team members to ensure a well-balanced work environment.

The role of the Sales Manager is to solicit business that enables the hotel to meet and/or exceed revenue goals in the Rooms and Food & Beverage Divisions. The Sales Manager will participate in concentrated sales efforts and will be required to work within a set of quotas and targets. The successful candidate will be expected to prospect for new business, conduct site inspections & familiarization trips, organize client events, and attend trade shows, community events and industry meetings. They will also be required to foster strong relationships with corporate clients, meeting planners, tourism councils, and our Global Sales Offices.