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The iconic Hotel del Coronadois looking for aGroup Experience Sales Specialist to join the team ! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion the resort is more stunning than ever.
Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms cottages and villas with 65000 square feet of banquet space and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants 2 bars a food truck marketplace ice cream shop and in-room dining.
In this role you will be responsible for promoting and selling elevated group recreation and team-building experiences that reflect the luxury and sophistication of our resort.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic hospitality professional with 1-3 years of experience in recreation and / or group event coordination. They excel at crafting and selling premium recreation and team-building experiences collaborating across departments to deliver seamless high-touch guest events. Strong relationship-building logistical planning and presentation skills are essential to drive group revenue and elevate the resorts brand.
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Classification : Full-Time
Pay Rate : The pay range for this role is $32.00 to $34.00 per hour plus incentives and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
What will I be doing
As our Group Experience Sales Specialist you will play a key role in promoting and selling elevated group recreation and team-building experiences that reflect the luxury and sophistication of our resort. This position combines proactive sales efforts with hands-on event coordination to ensure every guest experience exceeds expectations. You will work closely with the Sales Events and Recreation teams to create distinctive and memorable activities that strengthen guest connections and drive group revenue.
Position Summary :
Proactively sell and promote group recreation and team-building experiences to corporate incentive and leisure clients
Conduct personalized site visits and presentations alongside the Sales and Events teams to showcase resort offerings and inspire group bookings
Cultivate strong relationships with meeting planners travel partners and group organizers to encourage repeat and referral business
Collaborate with the Recreation leadership team to develop and customize unique premium group experiences that align with guest preferences and brand standards
Coordinate all logistics for recreation and team-building events including staff training inventory management and maintenance and vendor billing ensuring seamless execution and world-class service delivery
Serve as the primary liaison between the Recreation Sales Catering and Events departments to ensure flawless communication and planning
Support recreation event staff during group functions providing guidance direction and on-site leadership
Collaborate with the Recreation leadership team to develop and manage premium guest experiences and activations including but not limited to fitness classes and kids activities
Assist with departmental reporting including booking activity forecasting and revenue tracking
All other duties as assigned
What 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 :
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :
What 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!
The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as :
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Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Accounts Receivable,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,Financial Situation,Custtomer Relationship,Product Knowledge,Communication,Customer Accounts,Financial Risk Assessment,Financial Risk Analysis,Risk Control,Payment Method,Financial statement,Business Relationships,Accounts Payable
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 32 - 34
Sales Specialist Group • Coronado, California, USA