Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, communications, or hotel management preferred

Five years or more related experience in a hotel sales setting.

Working knowledge of the Travelclick/Hotelligence Business Travel analysis tool and Microsoft Office.

Sales Pro knowledge is preferred but not required

Job Essentials

Item	Example
Sales Strategies	Manage accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and to solicit past and new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Responsible for soliciting new sales accounts within designated market segment (Corporate, SMERF, Business Travel), entertaining, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in rooms, food, beverage, and room rental.
Build Business Relationships	Develop networking opportunities to promote high visibility of the hotel through active participation in community and professional associations activities and events, blitzes, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships in order to generate rooms and F&B sales for the hotel.
Financial Objectives	Responsible for ensuring that revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by proactively prospecting, facilitating and closing business opportunities within assigned market segment. Keep management informed of sales goals attainment throughout the period. Review market trends in order to attain growth in REV PAR and Occupancy.
Communication / Follow Up	In any hotel, communication is key; must own any issues and have a solid plan in place for following up on guest requests as well as in house requests. Must communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear guidance to other operating departments regarding guest expectations.
Training	Complete all required brand training as per brand requirements.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

At A Glance

Complete with a freshly baked signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie on arrival, this AAA Four-Diamond rated Houston, Texas hotel is located in the premier business development, Greenway Plaza. Our recently renovated hotel provides quick access to the downtown area and the Galleria, which offers premium shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Hop on the complimentary Galleria shuttle and ride to any destination within a three-mile radius of our Houston hotel to visit all the activities this area has to offer.

Relax in entirely renovated accommodations with floor-to-ceiling windows providing views of the downtown skyline and the prominent River Oaks neighborhood. All rooms feature plush furnishings and luxurious bathrooms with granite vanities. Work out in the modern, 24-hour fitness center, take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, or dine in one of our fabulous on-site restaurants.

Sip coffee in the hotel Starbucks, savor Texas-inspired specialties in the stylish Sprigs, or unwind with a cocktail and a light dish in Rocks @ Greenway Bar. Host a meeting or event at this centrally located Houston, TX hotel in 26,992 sq. ft. of flexible function space and the latest A/V equipment. Stay connected with the complimentary 24-hour business center.

AAA, Four-Diamond Houston hotel located in Greenway Plaza
Easy access to The Galleria and downtown Houston
Close to the Medical Center, the Museum District and River Oaks
Houston hotel amenities: outdoor swimming pool, complimentary 24-hour fitness center
Complimentary transportation to any destination within a three-mile radius of the hotel
On-site dining options including Starbucks, Sprigs and Rocks @ Greenway Bar