Group Experience Sales Specialist - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

Group Experience Sales Specialist

The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Group Experience Sales Specialist to join the team. One of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world, 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 65,000 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 resort's brand.

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 :