Director of Sales and Marketing - Hilton Anaheim

Come lead this dynamic team as Director of Sales & Marketing at the iconic Hilton Anaheim!

Ideally located just one mile from Disneyland Resort and directly across from the Anaheim Convention Center, this premier hotel features more than 1,500 guest rooms, 140,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, and five diverse food and beverage outlets. Guests can enjoy a three-meal restaurant, a lively lobby lounge, a seasonal pool grill, in-room dining, and a convenient food court—making this property a vibrant hub for business, conventions, and leisure travelers alike.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive strategy, lead a high-performing sales team, and shape the commercial success of one of Hilton’s most prominent convention hotels.

What will I be doing?

As a Director of Sales & Marketing, you would be responsible for leading and directing the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plans and initiatives 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:

• Lead and direct the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plans and initiatives to include, but not limited to, interacting with clients and the media, directing solicitation efforts, securing business, operating information management systems, preparing and presenting statistical and performance reports and managing all financial aspects of the operation
• Partner with the Revenue Management team to include, but not limited to, determining sales pricing strategies, developing rates, establishing group thresholds, determining space utilization policy, deploying competitive data strategies, conducting demand analysis and managing market mix
• Utilize and apply current technology and systems effectively
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members
• Manage pre-opening critical path and pre-opening, as needed
• Participate in ownership meetings, as needed

The compensation range for this role is $245-280K and is based on applicable experience and location.

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:

•         Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

•         Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

•         Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

•         Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

•         Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

•         Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

•         Quality

•         Productivity

•         Dependability

•         Customer Focus

•         Adaptability

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 have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We 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:

•         Health insurance

•         Career growth and development

•         Team Member Resource Groups

•         Recognition and rewards programs

•         Go Hilton travel discount program

•         Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 

•         Supportive parental leave

•         Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

•         Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

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Salary : $245,000 - $280,000