Sales Manager - DoubleTree Cedar Rapids

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DescriptionThe Doubletree Cedar Rapids is looking for a team-oriented Sales Manager to join their team! The Sales Manager will be working alongside the Sales Team to book group business. This is a great opportunity for someone that has a go-getter mindset, desire to close business, and grow their career. Conveniently located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, just off I-380, we are only 15 minutes from Eastern Iowa Airport. The hotel overlooks the Cedar River and downtown Cedar Rapids, and is attached to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena and Alliant Energy Powerhouse Convention Center. Corporate travelers will appreciate our proximity to important businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and government offices.What will I be doing?As a Sales Manager at Doubletree Cedar Rapids, you would be responsible for representing the hotel's services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:nRespond to and close qualified inquiries from potential customers seeking sleeping rooms, meeting space, food and beverage services, etc.nInitiate new sales, prospect, and qualify leads nHost and entertain clients and maintain client accountsnConduct property site visits and answer questionsnDetermine rates, prepare proposals, negotiate and close contracts, service accounts and analyze lost businessnDevelop plans and strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goalsnPartner with operations departments to ensure full participation in servicing accountsnRequirementsWhat are we looking for?Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.nIntegrity - We do the right thing, all the time.nLeadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.nTeamwork - We're team players in everything we do.nOwnership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.nNow - We operate with a sense of urgency and disciplinenIn addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:nQualitynProductivitynDependabilitynCustomer FocusnAdaptabilitynWhat will it be like to work for Hilton?Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! Source: Hospitality Online,

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